Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund
501(c)(3)Philanthropy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2004, with $820,707 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 653067, Dallas, TX, 75265 EIN 93-6353662 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$821K
▼ 27.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$873K
Net assets
$7.9M
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 Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund— 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 rating109 mo reserves · -6% 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 Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund: 109 mo reserves · -6% 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 Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund— 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 Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 653067, Dallas, TX, 75265
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $372K (FY2015) to $821K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $7.9M
Operating margin
-6.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $820,707▼27.9% | $873,209▲2.5% | $7,925,722▼0.6% | $7,925,722▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,138,671▲75.9% | $851,942▼31.1% | $7,976,245▲3.7% | $7,976,245▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $647,285▲2.8% | $1,236,138▲127% | $7,690,444▼7.1% | $7,690,444▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $629,393▲77.5% | $544,061▲6.6% | $8,280,328▲1.0% | $8,280,328▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $354,644▼34.3% | $510,322▼13.1% | $8,195,235▼1.9% | $8,195,235▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $539,811▲64.7% | $587,190▲11.0% | $8,349,733▲9.7% | $8,349,733▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $327,677▼26.3% | $528,864▼5.3% | $7,614,404▼2.6% | $7,614,404▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $444,520▲19.4% | $558,181▼0.6% | $7,821,372▼1.5% | $7,821,372▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $372,412 | $561,608 | $7,936,952 | $7,936,952 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-6353662, based in Dallas, Texas.
- What is Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund's EIN?
- Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-6353662.
- How much revenue does Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund report?
- Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund reported $820,707 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ernest L Ruth E & Frances E Fentres S Memorial Fund (EIN 93-6353662) 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.