Barbara N Rubin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 2000, with $227,906 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$228K
▲ 257.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$172K
Net assets
$2.6M
Employees
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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 Barbara N Rubin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Barbara N Rubin Foundation: 183 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Barbara N Rubin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Barbara N Rubin Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $135K (FY2015) to $228K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
24.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,906▲258% | $171,929▲45.0% | $2,621,349▲2.2% | $2,621,349▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $63,712▼45.1% | $118,598▼58.4% | $2,565,372▼2.1% | $2,565,372▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $115,987▼6.5% | $285,014▲45.9% | $2,620,258▼6.1% | $2,620,258▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $124,005▼83.6% | $195,342▼0.4% | $2,789,285▼2.5% | $2,789,285▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $758,431▲5935% | $196,071▲8.7% | $2,860,622▲24.5% | $2,860,622▲24.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $12,567▼41.9% | $180,318▲22.7% | $2,298,262▼6.8% | $2,298,262▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $21,648▼63.6% | $146,992▼17.7% | $2,466,013▼4.8% | $2,466,013▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $59,433▼92.9% | $178,642▲140% | $2,591,357▼4.4% | $2,591,357▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $839,050▲523% | $74,346▼12.5% | $2,710,566▲39.3% | $2,710,566▲39.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $134,780 | $85,002 | $1,945,862 | $1,945,862 | 990PF |
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Data for Barbara N Rubin Foundation (EIN 77-0551902) 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.