The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1985, with $1,378,078 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 530441, Birmingham, AL, 35253 EIN 63-0936234 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 13.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$796K
Net assets
$18.0M
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.
B
—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 Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating271 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 Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation: 271 mo reserves · +42% margin earns a B+ 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 Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 530441, Birmingham, AL, 35253
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $152K (FY2014) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,301Net assets $18.0M
Operating margin
42.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.0M
Total liabilities
$1,301
Net assets
$18.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,378,078▼13.8% | $796,428▲9.9% | $18,001,500▲4.6% | $18,002,801▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,597,909▼73.3% | $724,534▼22.3% | $17,213,045▲4.5% | $17,213,045▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,992,002▲35.1% | $932,631▲40.1% | $16,474,710▲62.5% | $16,474,426▲62.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,436,031▲168% | $665,893▲10.2% | $10,136,995▲30.3% | $10,138,536▲30.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,653,007▲1382% | $604,267▲10.7% | $7,782,176▼4.3% | $7,787,469▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $111,540▲11.8% | $545,686▼1.3% | $8,133,503▼4.8% | $8,133,642▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $99,772▼2.7% | $552,935▲1.8% | $8,541,243▼5.4% | $8,541,562▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $102,544▼51.7% | $543,006▼11.9% | $9,028,823▼4.0% | $9,029,482▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $212,178▲39.5% | $616,212▼11.6% | $9,409,719▼3.8% | $9,411,038▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $152,109 | $697,376 | $9,776,650 | $9,822,271 | 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 Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0936234, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0936234.
- How much revenue does The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation report?
- The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation reported $1,378,078 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation (EIN 63-0936234) 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.