Ruth M Hughes Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $991,333 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$991K
▲ 53.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$470K
Net assets
$6.1M
Employees
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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 Hughes Educational Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hughes Educational Trust: 155 mo reserves · +53% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hughes Educational Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hughes Educational Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $231K (FY2015) to $991K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
52.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $991,333▲53.2% | $469,747▲22.7% | $6,084,223▲9.4% | $6,084,223▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $647,069▲236% | $382,983▲6.2% | $5,560,330▲5.1% | $5,560,330▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $192,842▲23.8% | $360,465▼17.1% | $5,289,410▼2.7% | $5,289,410▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $155,765▼62.3% | $435,004▲13.8% | $5,435,877▼4.3% | $5,435,877▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $413,132▲17.6% | $382,216▼23.6% | $5,680,389▲0.5% | $5,680,389▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $351,330▼30.3% | $500,448▲34.3% | $5,654,449▼2.1% | $5,654,449▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $503,909▼41.1% | $372,670▲13.2% | $5,778,509▲1.8% | $5,778,509▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $854,925▲412% | $329,329▲14.6% | $5,673,602▲10.2% | $5,673,602▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $167,089▼68.8% | $287,473▲3.0% | $5,146,952▼2.5% | $5,146,952▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $535,154▲132% | $279,006▼20.4% | $5,278,184▲5.2% | $5,278,184▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $230,929 | $350,415 | $5,016,869 | $5,016,869 | 990PF |
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Data for Ruth M Hughes Educational Trust (EIN 31-6442501) 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.