Ruffing Montessori School
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ruffing Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rocky River, Ohio, registered in 1961, with $4,047,095 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1285 Orchard Park Dr, Rocky River, OH, 44116 EIN 34-0871936 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.0M
▲ 0.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.8M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Ruffing Montessori School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +5% 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 Ruffing Montessori School: 31 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Ruffing Montessori School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Ruffing Montessori School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1285 Orchard Park Dr, Rocky River, OH, 44116
- City
- Rocky River
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.7M (FY2019) to $4.0M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $482KNet assets $10.0M
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.5M
Total liabilities
$482K
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,047,095▲0.5% | $3,839,633▲4.2% | $10,022,921▲4.4% | $10,504,790▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,026,482▼0.2% | $3,683,244▼5.3% | $9,601,547▲5.7% | $10,123,674▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,033,771▼1.7% | $3,889,000▼3.6% | $9,083,504▼6.7% | $9,634,725▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,103,503▼13.0% | $4,035,957▲10.1% | $9,733,941▲6.0% | $10,362,808▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,718,682 | $3,666,692 | $9,180,755 | $9,505,048 | 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.
Grants received · $175K total
12 grants to Ruffing Montessori School totaling $175K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Operation safety first campaign | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,655 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Capital campaign | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Preschools | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Preschools | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Preschools | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Marie richardson scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year | 2015 | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Marie richardson scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year | 2014 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruffing Montessori School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruffing Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0871936, based in Rocky River, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruffing Montessori School's EIN?
- Ruffing Montessori School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0871936.
- How much revenue does Ruffing Montessori School report?
- Ruffing Montessori School reported $4,047,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruffing Montessori School have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruffing Montessori School B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruffing Montessori School (EIN 34-0871936) 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.