Joseph M Ruffin Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joseph M Ruffin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Irvington, Virginia, registered in 2014, with $986,520 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
241 Crossroad, Irvington, VA, 22480 EIN 46-3656750 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2025)
$987K
▼ 78.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$716K
Net assets
$11.9M
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.
B
—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 Joseph M Ruffin 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 rating199 mo reserves · +27% 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 Joseph M Ruffin Foundation: 199 mo reserves · +27% 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 Joseph M Ruffin 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 Joseph M Ruffin Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 241 Crossroad, Irvington, VA, 22480
- City
- Irvington
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21K (FY2014) to $987K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $11.9M
Operating margin
27.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $986,520▼78.7% | $715,575▲84.8% | $11,863,109▲4.1% | $11,863,109▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $4,637,264▼49.6% | $387,301▲312% | $11,400,969▲12.6% | $11,400,969▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $9,193,558▲2346% | $94,086▲11.0% | $10,129,109▲884% | $10,129,109▲884% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $375,864▲197% | $84,795▲32.4% | $1,029,637▲39.4% | $1,029,637▲39.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $126,648▲99.3% | $64,053▲9.1% | $738,568▲9.3% | $738,568▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $63,535▼21.8% | $58,722▲27.4% | $675,973▲0.7% | $675,973▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $81,203▲39.2% | $46,095▲3.7% | $671,160▲4.7% | $671,270▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $58,321▼12.2% | $44,452▲11.8% | $641,025▲2.2% | $641,087▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $66,435▼29.4% | $39,757▲1.8% | $627,156▲4.4% | $627,156▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $94,130▲312% | $39,054▲137% | $600,469▲10.1% | $600,694▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $22,824▲8.1% | $16,469▼37.1% | $545,393▲1.2% | $548,077▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $21,119 | $26,187 | $539,035 | $559,107 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joseph M Ruffin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joseph M Ruffin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3656750, based in Irvington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joseph M Ruffin Foundation's EIN?
- Joseph M Ruffin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3656750.
- How much revenue does Joseph M Ruffin Foundation report?
- Joseph M Ruffin Foundation reported $986,520 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joseph M Ruffin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joseph M Ruffin Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joseph M Ruffin Foundation (EIN 46-3656750) 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.