Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1992, with $28,788 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 42-6477710 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▲ 47.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$694K
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.
F
—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 M Brown Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating183 mo reserves · -58% 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 M Brown Charitable Trust: 183 mo reserves · -58% margin earns a F 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 M Brown Charitable Trust— 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 M Brown Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $34K (FY2013) to $29K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $694K
Operating margin
-58.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$694K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$694K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,788▲47.5% | $45,534▲3.7% | $693,837▼2.4% | $693,837▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $19,522▲28.9% | $43,893▼17.9% | $710,581▼3.3% | $710,581▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $15,150▼95.0% | $53,443▲4.2% | $734,894▼5.0% | $734,894▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $305,341▲483% | $51,299▲14.1% | $773,278▲49.0% | $773,278▲49.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,413▲160% | $44,943▼2.0% | $518,900▲1.5% | $518,900▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,159▼9.0% | $45,838▲11.3% | $511,430▼4.8% | $511,430▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $22,159▼35.4% | $41,176▼15.2% | $537,110▼3.4% | $537,110▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $34,280▼13.3% | $48,571▼36.8% | $556,124▼2.5% | $556,124▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $39,530▲256% | $76,852▲73.1% | $570,414▼6.1% | $570,414▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $11,114▼67.4% | $44,392▲2.5% | $607,737▼2.3% | $607,737▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $34,131 | $43,324▲4.7% | $622,239▼1.5% | $622,239▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $41,394▼3.4% | $631,555▲4.3% | $631,555▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $42,840▲12.5% | $605,336▲1.4% | $605,336▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $38,076 | $597,129 | $597,129 | 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 M Brown Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6477710, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6477710.
- How much revenue does Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust report?
- Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust reported $28,788 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth M Brown Charitable Trust (EIN 42-6477710) 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.