The Robert H Brethen Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Robert H Brethen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, registered in 1988, with $572,256 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1359 Zepher Dr, Lenoir City, TN, 37772 EIN 31-1213173 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$572K
▼ 44.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$357K
Net assets
$10.8M
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.
C+
—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 Robert H Brethen 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 rating364 mo reserves · +38% 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 Robert H Brethen Foundation: 364 mo reserves · +38% 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 Robert H Brethen Foundation— 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 Robert H Brethen Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1359 Zepher Dr, Lenoir City, TN, 37772
- City
- Lenoir City
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $546K (FY2013) to $572K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.8M
Operating margin
37.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $572,256▼44.8% | $356,689▼51.4% | $10,818,508▲31.5% | $10,818,508▲31.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,036,286▲68.7% | $734,683▲212% | $8,228,758▲11.9% | $8,228,758▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $614,316▼9.9% | $235,628▼28.7% | $7,353,272▼11.9% | $7,353,272▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $681,835▲548% | $330,596▲11.8% | $8,348,741▲25.8% | $8,348,741▲25.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$152,140▼131% | $295,661▲6.8% | $6,637,132▲11.9% | $6,637,132▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $495,560▲52.0% | $276,754▼58.1% | $5,933,524▲9.6% | $5,933,524▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $326,052▼40.8% | $661,063▲73.7% | $5,413,158▼7.8% | $5,413,158▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $550,888▼17.9% | $380,608▲46.0% | $5,871,078▲10.2% | $5,871,078▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $671,006▲29.0% | $260,757▲15.2% | $5,328,285▲7.6% | $5,328,285▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $520,233▼4.7% | $226,441▼2.1% | $4,953,343▲1.5% | $4,953,343▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $545,684 | $231,307▼36.8% | $4,877,876▲13.3% | $4,877,876▲13.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $366,128▼2.1% | $4,305,496▲3.4% | $4,305,496▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $374,025▼4.5% | $4,165,699▲20.1% | $4,165,699▲20.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $391,624▲104% | $3,469,532▲0.7% | $3,469,532▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $191,708 | $3,445,787 | $3,445,787 | 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 Robert H Brethen Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Robert H Brethen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1213173, based in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Robert H Brethen Foundation's EIN?
- The Robert H Brethen Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1213173.
- How much revenue does The Robert H Brethen Foundation report?
- The Robert H Brethen Foundation reported $572,256 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Robert H Brethen Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Robert H Brethen Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Robert H Brethen Foundation (EIN 31-1213173) 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.