Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Damariscotta, Maine, registered in 2002, with $251,249 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
C/o Robert B Gregory, Damariscotta, ME, 04543 EIN 30-0097675 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$251K
▲ 113.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$337K
Net assets
$3.2M
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 J Jones Charitable Foundation— 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 rating114 mo reserves · -34% 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 J Jones Charitable Foundation: 114 mo reserves · -34% 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 J Jones Charitable 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 J Jones Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- C/o Robert B Gregory, Damariscotta, ME, 04543
- City
- Damariscotta
- State
- Maine
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $230K (FY2014) to $251K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.2M
Operating margin
-34.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $251,249▲114% | $337,134▼3.1% | $3,210,070▼2.6% | $3,210,070▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $117,591▼81.5% | $347,998▼11.7% | $3,295,955▼6.5% | $3,295,955▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $636,621▲53.3% | $394,233▲20.2% | $3,526,362▲7.4% | $3,526,362▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $415,223▲59.5% | $327,848▲9.0% | $3,283,974▲2.7% | $3,283,974▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $260,310▲18.6% | $300,667▼0.5% | $3,196,599▼1.2% | $3,196,599▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $219,515▲1.8% | $302,262▲46.4% | $3,236,956▼2.5% | $3,236,956▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $215,662▲45.1% | $206,441▲197% | $3,319,703▲0.3% | $3,319,703▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $148,634▲67.8% | $69,444▼86.9% | $3,310,482▲2.2% | $3,310,482▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $88,582▼16.2% | $530,222▲72.0% | $3,239,263▼12.9% | $3,239,263▼12.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $105,658▼54.0% | $308,203▲19.2% | $3,720,655▼7.2% | $3,720,655▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $229,918 | $258,538▲6927% | $4,010,672▲2954% | $4,010,672▲2954% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $3,679▼80.7% | $131,311▼0.7% | $131,311▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $19,022▼13.5% | $132,183▼9.2% | $132,183▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $21,981 | $145,521 | $145,521 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0097675, based in Damariscotta, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0097675.
- How much revenue does Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation report?
- Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation reported $251,249 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation (EIN 30-0097675) 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.