A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2013, with $167,269 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 45-6547402 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$167K
▲ 34.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$189K
Net assets
$2.9M
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 A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation— 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 rating181 mo reserves · -13% 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 A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation: 181 mo reserves · -13% 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 A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle 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 A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $344K (FY2013) to $167K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-13.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,269▲34.2% | $189,385▲7.4% | $2,856,311▼0.8% | $2,856,311▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $124,603▼80.7% | $176,340▼43.8% | $2,878,497▼1.8% | $2,878,497▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $646,508▲186% | $314,050▲433% | $2,931,166▲12.7% | $2,931,166▲12.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $225,689▼23.9% | $58,958▼65.4% | $2,600,289▲7.1% | $2,600,289▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $296,733▲35.1% | $170,435▲18.0% | $2,428,706▲5.4% | $2,428,706▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $219,675▲42.9% | $144,479▼22.1% | $2,304,404▲3.4% | $2,304,404▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $153,717▼38.6% | $185,373▲17.3% | $2,228,870▼1.4% | $2,228,870▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $250,360▲24.6% | $157,974▲4.4% | $2,260,527▲4.3% | $2,260,527▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $200,886▲59.8% | $151,355▼0.6% | $2,167,812▲2.3% | $2,167,812▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $125,697▼6.7% | $152,242▲0.5% | $2,118,661▼1.2% | $2,118,661▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $134,687▼60.8% | $151,544▲20.9% | $2,145,206▼0.8% | $2,145,206▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $344,015 | $125,302▲60.0% | $2,162,063▲11.3% | $2,162,063▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $78,326 | $1,943,300 | $1,943,300 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-6547402, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation's EIN?
- A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-6547402.
- How much revenue does A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation report?
- A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation reported $167,269 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation (EIN 45-6547402) 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.