Richard W Rupp Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Richard W Rupp Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1998, with $412,133 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
21 New Amsterdam Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14216 EIN 16-1551594 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$412K
▼ 50.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$621K
Net assets
$11.0M
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.
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 Richard W Rupp Foundation— 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 rating213 mo reserves · -51% 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 Richard W Rupp Foundation: 213 mo reserves · -51% 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 Richard W Rupp 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 Richard W Rupp Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 21 New Amsterdam Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14216
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $440K (FY2013) to $412K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $11.0M
Operating margin
-50.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $412,133▼50.1% | $621,019▼17.9% | $11,042,160▲13.1% | $11,042,160▲13.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $826,222▼47.5% | $755,984▲4.1% | $9,766,849▼26.2% | $9,766,849▼26.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,575,169▲126% | $725,967▲5.1% | $13,236,991▲6.9% | $13,236,991▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $698,193▲16.3% | $691,034▲3.9% | $12,377,213▲11.8% | $12,377,213▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $600,176▼28.1% | $665,380▼3.8% | $11,067,921▲16.3% | $11,067,921▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $835,073▼0.2% | $691,829▲15.7% | $9,514,990▼13.2% | $9,514,990▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $836,591▲129% | $597,693▲2.7% | $10,962,032▲12.1% | $10,962,032▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $365,388▼12.7% | $582,193▼3.5% | $9,775,324▲3.2% | $9,775,324▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $418,702▼23.0% | $603,354▲3.4% | $9,467,818▼7.1% | $9,467,818▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $543,831▲23.5% | $583,324▲2.8% | $10,190,323▼1.2% | $10,190,323▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $440,304 | $567,265▲3.0% | $10,318,059▲12.1% | $10,318,059▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $550,711▲4.8% | $9,203,058▲7.2% | $9,203,058▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $525,659▲11.7% | $8,581,157▼9.6% | $8,581,157▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $470,464 | $9,495,257 | $9,495,257 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Richard W Rupp Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Richard W Rupp Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1551594, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Richard W Rupp Foundation's EIN?
- Richard W Rupp Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1551594.
- How much revenue does Richard W Rupp Foundation report?
- Richard W Rupp Foundation reported $412,133 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Richard W Rupp Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Richard W Rupp Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Richard W Rupp Foundation (EIN 16-1551594) 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.