Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jennings, Louisiana, registered in 1959, with $890,772 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 986, Jennings, LA, 70546 EIN 72-6019403 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$891K
▼ 23.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$6.9M
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 Fred B and Ruth B Zigler 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 rating83 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 Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation: 83 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 Fred B and Ruth B Zigler 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 Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $689K (FY2013) to $891K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,161Net assets $6.9M
Operating margin
-12.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.9M
Total liabilities
$4,161
Net assets
$6.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $890,772▼23.7% | $1,003,322▲28.0% | $6,914,519▼1.6% | $6,918,680▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,167,193▲148% | $784,123▼7.5% | $7,027,069▲5.8% | $7,028,652▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $471,077▼72.8% | $847,619▼3.4% | $6,643,999▼5.4% | $6,646,819▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,730,422▲111% | $877,731▲16.3% | $7,020,542▲13.8% | $7,026,418▲13.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $820,314▼5.2% | $754,836▼16.8% | $6,167,851▲1.1% | $6,170,747▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $865,653▲18.0% | $907,700▲13.3% | $6,102,372▼0.7% | $6,105,342▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $733,797▲11.4% | $800,951▼0.7% | $6,144,420▼1.1% | $6,146,224▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $658,903▼13.1% | $806,986▼23.5% | $6,211,574▼2.3% | $6,213,601▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $758,394▼48.6% | $1,055,240▲18.0% | $6,359,656▼8.1% | $6,366,465▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,474,253▲114% | $894,280▲15.6% | $6,918,897▲9.2% | $6,921,687▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $689,012 | $773,366 | $6,337,001 | $6,339,628 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-6019403, based in Jennings, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation's EIN?
- Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-6019403.
- How much revenue does Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation report?
- Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation reported $890,772 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation (EIN 72-6019403) 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.