William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, registered in 1987, with $553,364 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
47 E Main St, Ephrata, PA, 17522 EIN 23-6087844 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$553K
▼ 20.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$605K
Net assets
$5.0M
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.
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 William and J Brossman 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 rating100 mo reserves · -9% 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 William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation: 100 mo reserves · -9% 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 William and J Brossman 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 →
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 William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 47 E Main St, Ephrata, PA, 17522
- City
- Ephrata
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $714K (FY2013) to $553K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.0M
Operating margin
-9.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $553,364▼20.9% | $604,611▼0.1% | $5,035,214▼1.0% | $5,035,214▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $699,174▲27.4% | $605,273▼3.0% | $5,088,060▲1.9% | $5,088,060▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $548,926▼35.6% | $623,988▲0.7% | $4,994,098▼1.3% | $4,994,098▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $852,187▲20.0% | $619,835▼3.7% | $5,061,466▲4.8% | $5,061,466▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $710,043▼12.9% | $643,769▼5.8% | $4,829,253▲1.3% | $4,829,253▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $815,185▼3.2% | $683,141▼12.4% | $4,767,324▲2.9% | $4,767,324▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $842,013▲32.7% | $780,179▲2.0% | $4,631,965▲1.4% | $4,631,965▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $634,701▲23.8% | $764,709▲1.4% | $4,566,119▼2.8% | $4,566,119▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $512,615▲45.2% | $754,300▼8.3% | $4,696,573▼4.9% | $4,696,573▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $353,044▼13.4% | $822,276▲12.4% | $4,938,901▼8.5% | $4,938,901▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $407,743▼42.9% | $731,676▼7.2% | $5,400,354▼5.6% | $5,400,354▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $713,635 | $788,750▼21.3% | $5,722,482▼1.1% | $5,722,482▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,001,970▲29.7% | $5,788,018▼7.9% | $5,788,018▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $772,539 | $6,285,779 | $6,285,779 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6087844, based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6087844.
- How much revenue does William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation report?
- William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation reported $553,364 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William and J Brossman Charitable Foundation (EIN 23-6087844) 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.