Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, Maryland, registered in 1958, with $199,141 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6163 Devon Dr, Columbia, MD, 21044 EIN 13-6093663 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$199K
▲ 77.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$176K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 M Knight Foundation Inc— 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 rating136 mo reserves · +12% 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 Knight Foundation Inc: 136 mo reserves · +12% 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 M Knight Foundation Inc— 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 Knight Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $198K (FY2015) to $199K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.0M
Operating margin
11.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,141▲77.6% | $175,547▼0.6% | $1,990,065▲1.2% | $1,990,065▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $112,098▼32.0% | $176,666▼8.2% | $1,966,471▼3.2% | $1,966,471▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $164,733▼38.1% | $192,352▲16.6% | $2,031,039▼1.3% | $2,031,039▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $266,104▲28.2% | $165,024▲5.4% | $2,058,658▲5.2% | $2,058,659▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $207,626▲75.6% | $156,496▼0.4% | $1,957,578▲2.7% | $1,957,578▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $118,213▼57.4% | $157,142▲6.5% | $1,906,448▼2.0% | $1,906,448▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $277,481▲18.0% | $147,579▲8.7% | $1,945,377▲7.2% | $1,945,377▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $235,112▲176% | $135,773▼2.3% | $1,815,475▲5.8% | $1,815,475▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $85,096▼57.1% | $139,035▲1.4% | $1,716,136▼3.0% | $1,716,137▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $198,267 | $137,128 | $1,770,075 | $1,770,075 | 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 Knight Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6093663, based in Columbia, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6093663.
- How much revenue does Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc report?
- Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc reported $199,141 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc (EIN 13-6093663) 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.