Ruth W Brown Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ruth W Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenwich, Connecticut, registered in 1995, with $621,196 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
C/o 170 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT, 06830 EIN 06-1409590 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$621K
▲ 155.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$430K
Net assets
$1.9M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 W Brown Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · +31% 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 W Brown Foundation: 53 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a A 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 W Brown 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 W Brown Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- C/o 170 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT, 06830
- City
- Greenwich
- State
- Connecticut
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $298K (FY2019) to $621K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
30.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $621,196▲155% | $429,779▲7.9% | $1,908,418▲11.1% | $1,908,418▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $243,525▲79.1% | $398,282▲11.4% | $1,716,997▼8.3% | $1,716,997▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $135,980▼71.0% | $357,680▲6.4% | $1,871,754▼10.6% | $1,871,754▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $469,460▲418% | $336,175▲17.8% | $2,093,217▲6.8% | $2,093,217▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $90,714▼69.5% | $285,415▼0.1% | $1,959,931▼9.0% | $1,959,931▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $297,781 | $285,689 | $2,154,633 | $2,154,633 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruth W Brown Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruth W Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-1409590, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ruth W Brown Foundation's EIN?
- Ruth W Brown Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1409590.
- How much revenue does Ruth W Brown Foundation report?
- Ruth W Brown Foundation reported $621,196 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruth W Brown Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruth W Brown Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruth W Brown Foundation (EIN 06-1409590) 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.