The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 1985, with $468,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809 EIN 52-1406566 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$469K
▼ 64.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$667K
Net assets
$6.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating112 mo reserves · -42% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc: 112 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $56K (FY2014) to $469K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.2M
Operating margin
-42.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $468,948▼64.6% | $667,377▲15.2% | $6,214,023▼20.1% | $6,214,023▼20.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,323,601▲170% | $579,096▼0.1% | $7,774,727▲39.0% | $7,793,228▲37.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $489,966▼53.7% | $579,723▲13.2% | $5,594,960▼2.0% | $5,671,264▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,058,123▲148% | $511,911▲4.1% | $5,710,579▲10.8% | $5,771,347▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $426,226▲36.6% | $491,659▼5.1% | $5,151,803▼1.3% | $5,178,107▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $312,120▼51.2% | $518,313▼1.5% | $5,220,135▼3.9% | $5,246,439▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $639,449▲80.1% | $526,122▲5.1% | $5,432,469▲1.7% | $5,544,343▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $355,085▲303% | $500,632▼5.2% | $5,344,129▼2.7% | $5,370,433▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $88,152▼89.9% | $528,329▲53.0% | $5,489,676▼7.7% | $5,515,980▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $871,945▲1445% | $345,216▲4.8% | $5,947,240▲9.7% | $5,973,543▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $56,431 | $329,265▲0.1% | $5,422,766▼6.7% | $5,449,069▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $328,936 | $5,812,758 | $5,839,061 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1406566, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc's EIN?
- The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1406566.
- How much revenue does The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc report?
- The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc reported $468,948 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc (EIN 52-1406566) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.