Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mount Vernon, Iowa, registered in 1995, with $1,784,655 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 236, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314 EIN 42-1410022 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 101.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$25.7M
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 Roland & Ruby Holden 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 rating273 mo reserves · +37% 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 Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation: 273 mo reserves · +37% 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 Roland & Ruby Holden 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 Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 236, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314
- City
- Mount Vernon
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $50K (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $25.7M
Operating margin
36.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$25.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$25.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,784,655▲101% | $1,131,215▼2.4% | $25,694,825▲5.0% | $25,694,825▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $887,402▲43.6% | $1,159,221▼16.9% | $24,466,866▲1.0% | $24,466,866▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $617,757▼12.2% | $1,394,363▲5.2% | $24,218,380▼0.7% | $24,218,380▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $703,432▲21.9% | $1,325,949▼36.0% | $24,389,232▼0.4% | $24,389,928▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $577,156▼17.7% | $2,072,699▲12.6% | $24,498,830▼4.0% | $24,498,830▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $701,094▼9.6% | $1,841,544▼20.6% | $25,506,411▼3.1% | $25,506,151▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $775,552▼9.3% | $2,320,736▼2.9% | $26,316,685▼4.5% | $26,316,685▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $854,934▲24.3% | $2,388,919▲52.5% | $27,542,509▼4.1% | $27,542,509▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $687,761▼81.0% | $1,567,009▼0.1% | $28,726,871▼2.4% | $28,726,871▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,617,511▼87.3% | $1,568,525▼3.1% | $29,439,950▲8.4% | $29,442,224▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $28,593,683▲57063% | $1,618,036▲704% | $27,158,009▲22920% | $27,158,717▲22921% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $50,021 | $201,247 | $117,975▼56.2% | $117,975▼56.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $201,247 | $269,201 | $269,201 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1410022, based in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation's EIN?
- Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1410022.
- How much revenue does Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation report?
- Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation reported $1,784,655 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation (EIN 42-1410022) 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.