Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1998, with $106,708 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
700 12th Ave S Unit 1212, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 72-1367496 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▼ 9.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$187K
Net assets
$2.1M
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 Q Davis 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating135 mo reserves · -75% 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 Q Davis Foundation Inc: 135 mo reserves · -75% 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 Q Davis 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 Q Davis Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 700 12th Ave S Unit 1212, Nashville, TN, 37203
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $121K (FY2013) to $107K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,427Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
-75.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$2,427
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,708▼9.6% | $186,794▼14.9% | $2,095,513▼3.7% | $2,097,940▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $118,068▲21.7% | $219,375▲11.9% | $2,175,599▼4.4% | $2,176,511▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $96,983▼50.4% | $196,001▼23.7% | $2,276,906▼4.2% | $2,277,999▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $195,640▲117% | $256,726▲9.6% | $2,375,924▼2.5% | $2,377,148▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $90,190▼81.0% | $234,234▲6.9% | $2,437,010▼5.6% | $2,438,957▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $473,677▲158% | $219,170▼12.6% | $2,581,054▲10.9% | $2,581,714▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $183,703▲73.8% | $250,843▲12.4% | $2,326,547▼8.5% | $2,327,360▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $105,685▲327% | $223,072▲4.6% | $2,541,744▼4.4% | $2,544,933▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$46,468▼146% | $213,183▼0.1% | $2,659,131▼8.9% | $2,663,288▼8.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $100,158▼17.0% | $213,403▼4.9% | $2,918,782▼3.7% | $2,919,034▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $120,709 | $224,456▼0.6% | $3,032,027▼3.3% | $3,034,404▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $225,783▲11.0% | $3,135,774▼4.5% | $3,137,983▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $203,409▲73.4% | $3,282,927▲93.9% | $3,284,241▲93.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $117,328 | $1,693,446 | $1,694,793 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1367496, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1367496.
- How much revenue does Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc report?
- Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc reported $106,708 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc (EIN 72-1367496) 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.