Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Forest Hills, New York, registered in 1990, with $11,699 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
118-35 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 EIN 11-2987980 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$12K
▲ 155.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$170K
Net assets
$343K
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.
F
—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 Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -1355% 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 Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc: 24 mo reserves · -1355% margin earns a F 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 Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation 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 Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 118-35 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
- City
- Forest Hills
- State
- New York
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $57K (FY2013) to $12K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $343K
Operating margin
-1354.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$343K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$343K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,699▲156% | $170,214▲12.8% | $343,399▼32.1% | $343,399▼32.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$20,930▼75.3% | $150,956▲175% | $505,821▼25.9% | $505,821▼25.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$11,939▼142% | $54,897▼4.1% | $682,195▼10.8% | $682,195▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,444▼43.9% | $57,224▲1.1% | $764,657▼3.6% | $764,657▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $50,736▲30.6% | $56,621▼70.4% | $793,437▼0.7% | $793,437▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $38,848▼89.7% | $191,052▼22.9% | $799,322▼16.0% | $808,896▼15.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $377,811▲967% | $247,862▲199% | $951,526▲15.8% | $951,526▲15.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $35,408▲23.3% | $83,022▲75.9% | $821,577▼5.5% | $821,577▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $28,721▼90.7% | $47,197▲3.3% | $869,191▼2.1% | $869,191▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $310,027▲132% | $45,673▼62.9% | $887,667▲42.4% | $887,667▲42.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $133,490▲134% | $122,998▼16.2% | $623,313▲1.7% | $623,313▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $57,150 | $146,766 | $612,821 | $612,821 | 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 Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-2987980, based in Forest Hills, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-2987980.
- How much revenue does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc report?
- Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc reported $11,699 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc (EIN 11-2987980) 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.