W C Brinkman Memorial Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
W C Brinkman Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2008, with $49,994 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 41-6244479 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$50K
▲ 66.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$61K
Net assets
$769K
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 W C Brinkman Memorial Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating152 mo reserves · -22% 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 W C Brinkman Memorial Fund: 152 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ 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 W C Brinkman Memorial Fund— 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 W C Brinkman Memorial Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $57K (FY2013) to $50K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $769K
Operating margin
-21.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$769K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$769K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,994▲66.4% | $60,823▲2.4% | $769,483▼1.4% | $769,483▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $30,039▲9.9% | $59,403▼7.5% | $780,310▼3.6% | $780,310▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $27,330▼82.3% | $64,254▲6.5% | $809,672▼4.4% | $809,672▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $154,183▲360% | $60,305▲3.5% | $846,608▲12.5% | $846,608▲12.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $33,544▲57.7% | $58,279▼3.0% | $752,727▼3.2% | $752,727▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $21,268▼72.3% | $60,102▼1.6% | $777,533▼4.9% | $777,533▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $76,818▲51.6% | $61,077▲0.3% | $817,501▲1.9% | $817,501▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $50,658▲216% | $60,885▼1.3% | $802,110▼1.3% | $802,110▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $16,055▼35.0% | $61,685▼4.7% | $812,696▼5.4% | $812,696▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $24,701▼65.8% | $64,713▼0.2% | $859,087▼4.5% | $859,087▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $72,175▲27.2% | $64,811▲2.5% | $899,099▲0.8% | $899,099▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $56,742 | $63,256▲4.0% | $891,735▼0.7% | $891,913▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $60,804 | $898,250▼3.0% | $898,250▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $60,821▼1.8% | $926,390▼3.7% | $926,390▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $61,938 | $962,261 | $962,261 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W C Brinkman Memorial Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W C Brinkman Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6244479, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W C Brinkman Memorial Fund's EIN?
- W C Brinkman Memorial Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6244479.
- How much revenue does W C Brinkman Memorial Fund report?
- W C Brinkman Memorial Fund reported $49,994 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W C Brinkman Memorial Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades W C Brinkman Memorial Fund C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W C Brinkman Memorial Fund (EIN 41-6244479) 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.