Ruth D Turner Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ruth D Turner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2012, with $106,052 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Co Verrill 1 Federal St Fl 20, Boston, MA, 02110 EIN 45-3852839 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$106K
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$93K
Net assets
$681K
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 Ruth D Turner 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 rating88 mo reserves · +12% 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 Ruth D Turner Foundation: 88 mo reserves · +12% 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 Ruth D Turner 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 Ruth D Turner Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Co Verrill 1 Federal St Fl 20, Boston, MA, 02110
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46K (FY2013) to $106K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $681K
Operating margin
12.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$681K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$681K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,052▲17.7% | $92,906▲24.9% | $680,576▲2.1% | $680,576▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $90,102▼25.6% | $74,382▲3.5% | $666,262▼4.0% | $666,262▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $121,184▲55.2% | $71,839▲36.8% | $694,118▲7.7% | $694,118▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $78,070▲40.0% | $52,529▼23.9% | $644,773▲4.1% | $644,773▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $55,748▲4.3% | $69,024▲21.2% | $619,232▼2.1% | $619,232▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $53,426▼11.0% | $56,954▼3.5% | $632,421▼0.6% | $632,421▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $60,024▲44.9% | $59,034▲7.1% | $635,927▲0.5% | $635,927▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $41,432▲19.6% | $55,106▼8.0% | $632,825▼0.3% | $632,825▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $34,650▼56.2% | $59,911▲51.5% | $634,993▼3.6% | $634,993▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $79,094▲70.2% | $39,544▲65.1% | $658,668▲6.4% | $658,668▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $46,481 | $23,945▼13.0% | $619,117▲3.8% | $619,117▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $27,538 | $596,581 | $596,581 | 990PF |
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 Ruth D Turner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth D Turner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3852839, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth D Turner Foundation's EIN?
- Ruth D Turner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3852839.
- How much revenue does Ruth D Turner Foundation report?
- Ruth D Turner Foundation reported $106,052 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth D Turner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth D Turner Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth D Turner Foundation (EIN 45-3852839) 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.