Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vestavia, Alabama, registered in 1999, with $7,930 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2208 Ivy Trce, Vestavia, AL, 35243 EIN 64-0905015 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$7,930
▲ 227.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$87K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
F
—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 Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating194 mo reserves · -1000% 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 Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation: 194 mo reserves · -1000% margin earns a F 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 Dorothy D & George H Ruff 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 Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2208 Ivy Trce, Vestavia, AL, 35243
- City
- Vestavia
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $108K (FY2013) to $7,930 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-999.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,930▲228% | $87,226▼12.3% | $1,409,561▼5.3% | $1,409,561▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$6,215▼110% | $99,423▲2.5% | $1,488,857▼6.6% | $1,488,857▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $61,763▼7.5% | $97,004▲21.6% | $1,594,495▼2.2% | $1,594,495▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $66,749▲390% | $79,794▲10.6% | $1,629,736▼0.8% | $1,629,736▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,628▼32.4% | $72,168▼11.3% | $1,642,781▼3.4% | $1,642,781▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $20,152▲52.1% | $81,317▼14.7% | $1,701,321▼3.5% | $1,701,321▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $13,245▼88.5% | $95,381▼44.3% | $1,762,486▼4.5% | $1,762,486▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $114,892▼25.0% | $171,283▲67.9% | $1,844,622▼3.0% | $1,844,622▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $153,132▲116% | $102,017▼12.6% | $1,901,013▲2.8% | $1,901,013▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $71,051▼34.2% | $116,764▲6.0% | $1,849,898▼2.4% | $1,849,898▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $107,924 | $110,159▲9.8% | $1,895,611▲0.4% | $1,895,611▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $100,310▲18.8% | $1,887,341▼1.9% | $1,887,341▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $84,421 | $1,923,660 | $1,923,660 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0905015, based in Vestavia, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation's EIN?
- Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0905015.
- How much revenue does Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation report?
- Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation reported $7,930 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation (EIN 64-0905015) 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.