Rooftop Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2006, with $892,569 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$893K
▲ 57.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$884K
Net assets
$158K
Employees
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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 Rooftop Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Rooftop Foundation: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Rooftop Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Rooftop Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $204K (FY2014) to $893K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$158K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$158K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $892,569▲57.1% | $884,056▼5.0% | $158,404▲5.7% | $158,404▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $568,262▼31.4% | $930,986▲34.7% | $149,891▼70.8% | $149,891▼70.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $827,909▲33.7% | $691,009▼7.1% | $512,615▲36.4% | $512,615▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $619,350▼54.2% | $743,695▼43.1% | $375,715▼24.9% | $375,897▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,353,588▲287% | $1,307,439▲334% | $500,060▲10.2% | $500,389▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $350,052▲7.8% | $301,529▲8.0% | $453,912▲12.0% | $454,907▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $324,863▼15.2% | $279,229▼12.8% | $405,389▲12.7% | $406,709▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $383,057▲3.3% | $320,308▲12.4% | $359,755▲21.1% | $359,826▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $370,860▲17.4% | $284,897▲7.2% | $297,006▲40.7% | $297,091▲40.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $315,939▲54.7% | $265,758▲19.1% | $211,043▲31.2% | $211,193▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $204,256 | $223,080▼12.8% | $160,862▼2.5% | $162,021▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $255,786▼45.3% | $164,957▲15.3% | $164,957▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $467,691 | $143,059 | $143,059 | 990 |
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.
49 grants to Rooftop Foundation totaling $620K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For temporary housing assistance for families affected by flooding | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $9,750 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide big payback 2021 giving day payment. | 2021 | $6,182 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support nashville/mid tn 2020 tornado relief efforts to provide rent and mortgage assistance to davidson co residents | 2020 | $32,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support the relief efforts in the aftermath of the march 2020 middle tennessee tornadoes | 2020 | $30,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Designated for 2020 tornado relief | 2020 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $2,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | From robin and richard patton | 2020 | $1,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $1,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted use | 2020 | $500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $339 |
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Data for Rooftop Foundation (EIN 20-4970385) 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.