Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2003, with $709,587 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2 Righter Pkwy Ste 300a, Wilmington, DE, 19803 EIN 45-0521059 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$710K
▲ 25.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$10.0M
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.
D
—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 Lynne Ruffin-smith 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating118 mo reserves · -43% 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 Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation: 118 mo reserves · -43% margin earns a D 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 Lynne Ruffin-smith 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 Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Righter Pkwy Ste 300a, Wilmington, DE, 19803
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2018) to $710K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.0M
Operating margin
-43.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,587▲25.8% | $1,017,455▲35.2% | $10,038,617▲0.6% | $10,038,617▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $564,207▲644% | $752,304▼17.2% | $9,974,460▼1.9% | $9,974,460▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $75,858▼96.4% | $909,001▼4.3% | $10,162,557▼7.6% | $10,162,557▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,113,759▼13.9% | $950,109▲22.4% | $10,995,700▲11.8% | $10,995,700▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,454,929▲91.4% | $776,429▲20.8% | $9,837,625▲18.1% | $9,837,625▲17.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,282,858▼4.6% | $642,499▼46.1% | $8,333,074▲8.3% | $8,347,629▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,344,439 | $1,192,035 | $7,692,715 | $7,673,287 | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-0521059, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0521059.
- How much revenue does Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation report?
- Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation reported $709,587 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation (EIN 45-0521059) 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.