Ruth U Fertel Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ruth U Fertel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kenner, Louisiana, registered in 2002, with $1,483,738 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4144 Montrachet Dr, Kenner, LA, 70065 EIN 71-0879051 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$836K
Net assets
$12.1M
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.
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 U Fertel Foundation— 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 rating174 mo reserves · +44% 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 U Fertel Foundation: 174 mo reserves · +44% 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 U Fertel 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 U Fertel Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4144 Montrachet Dr, Kenner, LA, 70065
- City
- Kenner
- State
- Louisiana
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2019) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12.1M
Operating margin
43.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,483,738▲9.3% | $835,695▼1.6% | $12,116,206▲10.9% | $12,116,206▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,357,299▲8.4% | $849,606▼3.5% | $10,925,072▲9.3% | $10,925,072▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,251,985▼9.2% | $880,295▲13.4% | $9,997,315▼12.3% | $9,997,315▼12.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,379,118▲9.9% | $776,557▲6.3% | $11,394,357▲17.4% | $11,394,357▲17.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,254,787▲3.9% | $730,457▼1.2% | $9,707,588▲40.5% | $9,707,588▲40.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,207,701 | $739,578 | $6,910,887 | $6,910,887 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruth U Fertel Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth U Fertel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0879051, based in Kenner, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth U Fertel Foundation's EIN?
- Ruth U Fertel Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0879051.
- How much revenue does Ruth U Fertel Foundation report?
- Ruth U Fertel Foundation reported $1,483,738 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth U Fertel Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth U Fertel Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth U Fertel Foundation (EIN 71-0879051) 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.