Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, registered in 2003, with $658,371 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 12070, Lexington, KY, 40580 EIN 61-1446321 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$658K
▲ 122.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$655K
Net assets
$47K
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 Rood & Riddle 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +1% 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 Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ 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 Rood & Riddle 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 Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 12070, Lexington, KY, 40580
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $254K (FY2013) to $658K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities -$3,202Net assets $47K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
-$3,202
Net assets
$47K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $658,371▲123% | $654,501▲120% | $46,940▲357% | $43,738▲326% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $295,304▲60.1% | $297,794▲62.1% | $10,261▼19.5% | $10,261▼19.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $184,433▲90.4% | $183,668▲114% | $12,751▲6.4% | $12,751▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $96,890▼72.5% | $85,965▼77.8% | $11,986▲1030% | $11,986▲1030% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $352,626▲31.8% | $387,470▲59.9% | $1,061▼97.0% | $1,061▼97.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $267,497▲12.2% | $242,374▲5.4% | $35,905▲233% | $35,905▲233% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $238,383▲2.3% | $229,998▼8.6% | $10,782▲350% | $10,782▲350% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $232,938▼3.5% | $251,720▲9.4% | $2,397▼88.7% | $2,397▼88.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $241,407▼9.5% | $230,186▼15.3% | $21,179▲115% | $21,179▲115% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $266,759▲5.2% | $271,840▲4.7% | $9,872▼34.0% | $9,872▼34.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $253,660 | $259,718▼44.4% | $14,953▼28.8% | $14,953▼28.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $467,024▼0.6% | $21,011▼68.9% | $21,011▼68.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $469,986▲1.9% | $67,603▲5996% | $67,603▲5996% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $461,213 | $1,109 | $1,109 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1446321, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1446321.
- How much revenue does Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc report?
- Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc reported $658,371 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rood & Riddle Foundation Inc (EIN 61-1446321) 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.