Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1987, with $1,409,322 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3075 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243 EIN 63-0943463 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 232.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$452K
Net assets
$2.1M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating56 mo reserves · +68% 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 Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation: 56 mo reserves · +68% margin earns a A 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 Harold W Ripps Charitable 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 Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3075 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $200K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,356Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
68.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$4,356
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,409,322▲233% | $451,525▼12.1% | $2,112,400▲18.7% | $2,116,756▲18.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $423,771▼54.2% | $513,780▲28.3% | $1,779,304▼13.2% | $1,783,635▼13.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $924,347▲185% | $400,369▲2.2% | $2,049,957▲4.7% | $2,049,994▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $324,429▲4407% | $391,720▲48.4% | $1,957,852▼3.3% | $1,957,889▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,199▼99.3% | $264,035▼50.0% | $2,025,143▼11.3% | $2,025,180▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,046,909▲100564% | $528,063▲43.6% | $2,281,979▲29.4% | $2,282,016▲29.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,040▼99.7% | $367,645▼21.6% | $1,763,133▼17.2% | $1,763,170▼17.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $415,763▼64.6% | $468,653▼49.6% | $2,129,738▼2.4% | $2,129,775▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,175,208▲436% | $930,323▲117% | $2,182,628▲12.6% | $2,182,665▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $219,330▼74.8% | $429,546▲19.6% | $1,937,743▼9.8% | $1,937,780▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $868,983▲334% | $359,026▲57.8% | $2,147,959▲31.1% | $2,147,996▲31.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $200,204 | $227,501▼24.0% | $1,638,002▼1.6% | $1,638,039▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $299,526▲99.5% | $1,665,299▲1.9% | $1,665,336▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $150,145▲92.4% | $1,634,588▼17.8% | $1,634,625▼17.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $78,029 | $1,988,318 | $1,988,355 | 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 Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0943463, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0943463.
- How much revenue does Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation report?
- Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation reported $1,409,322 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Birmingham
Explore more
Data for Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation (EIN 63-0943463) 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.