Ruth Carlson-starlight Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Phila, Ohio, registered in 1988, with $86,962 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$87K
▲ 112.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$53K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Ruth Carlson-starlight 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 Ruth Carlson-starlight Foundation: 230 mo reserves · +39% 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 Ruth Carlson-starlight 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 Ruth Carlson-starlight Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $69K (FY2013) to $87K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
38.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,962▲113% | $53,187▲20.3% | $1,017,818▲7.2% | $1,017,818▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $40,855▲170% | $44,209▲1.6% | $949,341▲9.1% | $953,055▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $15,124▼72.3% | $43,515▼2.4% | $870,322▼17.3% | $870,322▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,597▲3.8% | $44,605▲56.3% | $1,052,970▲6.5% | $1,052,970▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,574▼25.8% | $28,536▼34.4% | $989,112▲5.8% | $989,112▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,838▼3.3% | $43,508▲17.5% | $935,097▲12.8% | $935,097▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,236▲32.9% | $37,023▲27.8% | $829,060▼8.5% | $829,060▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $55,092▲286% | $28,980▼9.4% | $906,471▲13.4% | $906,471▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,256▼69.2% | $32,004▼55.4% | $799,562▲4.2% | $799,562▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $46,329▼7.0% | $71,734▲63.4% | $767,508▼8.8% | $767,508▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,793▼28.2% | $43,898▼9.1% | $841,744▲0.8% | $841,744▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,354 | $48,271▲45.9% | $834,887▲9.9% | $834,887▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $33,096▼1.3% | $759,751▲7.5% | $759,751▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,539▼16.0% | $706,438▼2.6% | $706,438▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,929 | $725,412 | $725,412 | 990 |
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Data for Ruth Carlson-starlight Foundation (EIN 34-1367081) 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.