H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 2004, with $43,369 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7 Saint Paul St Ste 1500, Baltimore, MD, 21202 EIN 20-6233248 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$43K
▲ 454.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13K
Net assets
$139K
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 H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation— 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 rating126 mo reserves · +70% 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 H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation: 126 mo reserves · +70% 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 H Melvin & Ruth H Brown 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 H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7 Saint Paul St Ste 1500, Baltimore, MD, 21202
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6,055 (FY2020) to $43K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $139K
Operating margin
69.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$139K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$139K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,369▲455% | $13,205▼0.2% | $139,153▲27.7% | $139,153▲27.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,820▲7.9% | $13,229▲3.8% | $108,989▼4.7% | $108,989▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,249▼1.2% | $12,744▲13.8% | $114,398▼4.6% | $114,398▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,335▲21.1% | $11,200▼3.5% | $119,893▼3.1% | $119,893▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,055 | $11,609 | $123,758 | $123,758 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-6233248, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation's EIN?
- H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-6233248.
- How much revenue does H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation report?
- H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation reported $43,369 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H Melvin & Ruth H Brown Foundation (EIN 20-6233248) 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.