Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 1993, with $33,509 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4909 Ball Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37931 EIN 58-2065572 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$34K
▲ 48.2% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1,759
Net assets
$669K
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 Rufus H Smith Jr Housing 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 rating4564 mo reserves · +95% 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 Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation: 4564 mo reserves · +95% 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 Rufus H Smith Jr Housing 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 Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4909 Ball Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37931
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Development & Management
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $33K (FY2013) to $34K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $669K
Operating margin
94.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$669K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$669K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,509▲48.2% | $1,759▼41.7% | $668,965▲5.0% | $668,965▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $22,609▼20.1% | $3,018▼94.8% | $637,215▲3.2% | $637,215▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $28,298▲338% | $57,781▲1741% | $617,624▼4.6% | $617,624▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,457▼78.6% | $3,138▼6.0% | $647,107▲0.5% | $647,107▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $30,230▼12.8% | $3,339▲72.6% | $643,789▲4.4% | $643,789▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,672▼26.1% | $1,935▼55.2% | $616,898▲5.6% | $616,898▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,899▲41.4% | $4,315▼57.1% | $584,161▲7.9% | $584,161▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,157▼28.1% | $10,060▲118% | $541,577▲4.5% | $541,577▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $46,133▲45.7% | $4,610▲56.4% | $518,480▲8.7% | $518,480▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,668▼4.1% | $2,947▼59.0% | $476,957▲6.4% | $476,957▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $33,013 | $7,185▲157% | $448,236▲6.1% | $448,236▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,800▼68.2% | $422,408▲14.2% | $422,408▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,800 | $369,816 | $369,816 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-2065572, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation's EIN?
- Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-2065572.
- How much revenue does Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation report?
- Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation reported $33,509 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation (EIN 58-2065572) 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.