Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in North Adams, Massachusetts, registered in 2007, with $383,131 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
120 Mass Moca Way, North Adams, MA, 01247 EIN 02-0691253 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$383K
▲ 93.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$268K
Net assets
$2.3M
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 E Proud Charitable Tr— 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 rating102 mo reserves · +30% 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 Proud Charitable Tr: 102 mo reserves · +30% 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 E Proud Charitable Tr— 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 Proud Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 Mass Moca Way, North Adams, MA, 01247
- City
- North Adams
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $426K (FY2013) to $383K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,420Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
30.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$2,420
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383,131▲93.7% | $268,323▲1.5% | $2,286,214▲5.3% | $2,288,634▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $197,787▼9.5% | $264,432▲15.1% | $2,171,406▼3.4% | $2,171,406▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $218,553▼49.7% | $229,807▼0.1% | $2,248,270▼0.5% | $2,255,617▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $434,406▲72.5% | $229,993▼2.9% | $2,259,524▲9.9% | $2,259,524▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $251,763▲6.7% | $236,870▲7.9% | $2,055,111▲0.7% | $2,055,111▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $235,987▼23.0% | $219,502▼17.7% | $2,040,218▲0.8% | $2,041,712▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $306,393▲194% | $266,791▲31.6% | $2,023,733▲2.0% | $2,083,753▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $104,110▲20.7% | $202,750▲7.7% | $1,984,131▲20.6% | $1,984,309▲20.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $86,236▼32.8% | $188,336▲4.8% | $1,644,754▼5.8% | $1,644,754▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $128,395▼16.6% | $179,725▼33.9% | $1,746,854▼2.9% | $1,753,248▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $154,042▼63.9% | $271,771▲14.2% | $1,798,184▼6.1% | $1,798,184▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $426,153 | $237,874▼9.2% | $1,915,913▲10.9% | $1,915,913▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $261,997▼40.3% | $1,727,634▼11.1% | $1,727,634▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $438,594▲98.0% | $1,942,343▼15.3% | $1,942,343▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $221,481 | $2,292,234 | $2,292,234 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0691253, based in North Adams, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0691253.
- How much revenue does Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr report?
- Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr reported $383,131 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth E Proud Charitable Tr (EIN 02-0691253) 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.