Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, registered in 1995, with $7,811,694 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
310 Saint Clair Ave, Sheboygan, WI, 53081 EIN 39-1807639 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2025)
$7.8M
▲ 31168.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$366K
Net assets
$7.7M
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 Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc— 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 rating252 mo reserves · +95% 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 Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc: 252 mo reserves · +95% 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 Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc— 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 Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 310 Saint Clair Ave, Sheboygan, WI, 53081
- City
- Sheboygan
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2013) to $7.8M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $7.7M
Operating margin
95.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,811,694▲31168% | $366,192▲541% | $7,698,024▲3755% | $7,698,024▲1326% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $24,983▼39.0% | $57,109▲1482% | $199,670▼14.8% | $539,670▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $40,952▲64.8% | $3,610▼86.9% | $234,391▲18.9% | $574,391▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $24,855▼33.8% | $27,528▲0.2% | $197,058▼1.3% | $537,058▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $37,520▲45.8% | $27,470▼77.0% | $199,739▲5.3% | $539,739▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $25,732▼24.3% | $119,194▲250% | $189,694▼33.0% | $529,694▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $33,975▲12.6% | $34,019▼88.1% | $283,156 | $533,156 | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,184▲3.8% | $284,804▲665% | $283,280▼47.3% | $533,280▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $29,076▲13.6% | $37,252▲2.4% | $537,918▼1.5% | $537,918▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $25,590▼68.5% | $36,380▲0.6% | $546,094▼2.1% | $546,094▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $81,183▲89.8% | $36,175▲27.5% | $557,896▲8.5% | $557,896▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $42,776▲70.3% | $28,379▲1.0% | $514,053▲2.8% | $515,153▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $25,119 | $28,110▼15.4% | $500,226▼0.6% | $500,226▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $33,244 | $503,217 | $503,217 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1807639, based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
- Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1807639.
- How much revenue does Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc report?
- Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc reported $7,811,694 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hugh and Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc (EIN 39-1807639) 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.