Perls Foundation 90150376

Boston, MA
Tax-exempt since Aug. 1998
EIN: 04-6864032

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Revenue

$822k (2023)

Expenses

$1.35M (2023)

Total Assets

$13.8M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$822,195

Expenses

$1,350,128

Net Income

-$527,933

Net Assets

$13,789,058

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$14,936	1.8%
Dividends	$324,133	39.4%
Sales of Assets	$489,663	59.6%
Other Income	-$6,537

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,204,225	89.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$60,000	4.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$13,789,058
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$13,789,058

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$60,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$707,115

Expenses

$1,568,215

Net Income

-$861,100

Net Assets

$14,316,991

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$19,060	2.7%
Dividends	$282,164	39.9%
Sales of Assets	$404,983	57.3%
Other Income	$908	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,378,525	87.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	3.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,316,991
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$14,316,991

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$55,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Oct. 2, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$2,057,512

Expenses

$1,351,470

Net Income

$706,042

Net Assets

$15,178,091

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$23,088	1.1%
Dividends	$282,197	13.7%
Sales of Assets	$1,744,453	84.8%
Other Income	$7,774	0.4%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,175,175	87.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$140,000	10.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$15,178,091
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$15,178,091

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Hannes Braberg (Independent Contractor)	$75,000	$0
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$65,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Aug. 5, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$1,326,576

Expenses

$1,272,934

Net Income

$53,642

Net Assets

$14,472,048

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$28,884	2.2%
Dividends	$334,373	25.2%
Sales of Assets	$983,632	74.1%
Other Income	-$20,313

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,094,840	86.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,472,049
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$14,472,048

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$57,500	$0
Hannes Braberg (Independent Contractor)	$57,500	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Oct. 6, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$1,055,943

Expenses

$1,222,600

Net Income

-$166,657

Net Assets

$14,418,406

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$33,073	3.1%
Dividends	$377,871	35.8%
Sales of Assets	$654,680	62.0%
Other Income	-$9,681

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,029,371	84.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	9.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,418,407
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$14,418,406

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$60,000	$0
Hannes Braberg (Independent Contractor)	$55,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Aug. 27, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$693,971

Expenses

$850,824

Net Income

-$156,853

Net Assets

$14,585,064

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$30,124	4.3%
Dividends	$398,182	57.4%
Sales of Assets	$215,563	31.1%
Other Income	$50,102	7.2%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$636,630	74.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$70,000	8.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,585,064
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$14,585,064

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$70,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Oct. 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$1,016,005

Expenses

$1,299,827

Net Income

-$283,822

Net Assets

$14,741,917

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$25,508	2.5%
Dividends	$435,895	42.9%
Sales of Assets	$624,943	61.5%
Other Income	-$70,341

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,071,288	82.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$90,000	6.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,741,917
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$14,741,917

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$90,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Oct. 30, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$699,648

Expenses

$1,498,743

Net Income

-$799,095

Net Assets

$15,025,124

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$242,822	34.7%
Dividends	$188,460	26.9%
Sales of Assets	$261,217	37.3%
Other Income	$7,149	1.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,271,125	84.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	7.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$15,025,124
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$15,025,124

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$90,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$25,000	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$600,479

Expenses

$1,194,774

Net Income

-$594,295

Net Assets

$15,824,219

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$23,308	3.9%
Dividends	$422,939	70.4%
Sales of Assets	$117,623	19.6%
Other Income	$36,609	6.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$972,548	81.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	9.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$15,824,219
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$15,824,219

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$90,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$25,000	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 7, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$686,804

Expenses

$1,197,368

Net Income

-$510,564

Net Assets

$16,418,514

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$39,487	5.7%
Dividends	$411,834	60.0%
Sales of Assets	$287,117	41.8%
Other Income	-$51,634

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$931,599	77.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	9.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$16,418,514
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$16,418,514

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$90,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$25,000	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$734,511

Expenses

$1,098,174

Net Income

-$363,663

Net Assets

$16,858,713

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$40,701	5.5%
Dividends	$377,918	51.5%
Sales of Assets	$342,501	46.6%
Other Income	-$26,609

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$881,938	80.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	10.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$16,858,713
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$16,858,713

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lennart C Braberg (Trustee)	$90,000	$0
Katherine M Perls (Trustee)	$25,000	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$645,502

Expenses

$1,155,382

Net Income

-$509,880

Net Assets

$17,222,375

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$41,394	6.4%
Dividends	$639,520	99.1%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$20,800	3.2%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$757,396	65.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$115,000	10.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$17,222,376
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$17,222,375

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$524,210

Expenses

$1,076,665

Net Income

-$552,455

Net Assets

$17,732,255

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$5,720	1.1%
Dividends	$575,933	> 100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$69,834	13.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$699,059	64.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$200,000	18.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$17,732,256
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$17,732,255

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

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Perls Foundation 90150376

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $822k (2023)

Expenses $1.35M (2023)

Total Assets $13.8M (2023)

Total Liabilities $0 (2023)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2013

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Revenue

$822k (2023)

Expenses

$1.35M (2023)

Total Assets

$13.8M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2023)

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