Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Salle, Illinois, with $16,239 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
260 Bucklin St, La Salle, IL, 61301 EIN 36-6818806
Revenue (FY2024)
$16K
▲ 11.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$377K
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.
D
—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 E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating206 mo reserves · -35% 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 E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund: 206 mo reserves · -35% margin earns a D 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 E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund— 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 E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8,536 (FY2019) to $16K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $377K
Operating margin
-34.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$377K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,239▲11.8% | $21,908▲76.3% | $376,528▼1.5% | $376,528▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,526▲78.2% | $12,429▼32.0% | $382,197▲0.6% | $382,197▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $8,151▲48.3% | $18,282▼24.4% | $380,100▼2.6% | $380,100▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,496▼31.3% | $24,188▼5.7% | $390,231▼4.6% | $390,231▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,999▼6.3% | $25,654▲4.8% | $408,923▼4.1% | $408,923▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $8,536 | $24,472 | $426,578 | $426,578 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6818806, based in La Salle, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund's EIN?
- Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6818806.
- How much revenue does Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund report?
- Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund reported $16,239 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Fund (EIN 36-6818806) 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.