Stephen M Ross Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Stephen M Ross Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, registered in 2016, with $629,520 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
60 Penhallow St Ste 400, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 EIN 38-7104084 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$630K
▼ 97.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$812K
Net assets
$11.7M
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.
D
—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 Stephen M Ross Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating173 mo reserves · -29% 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 Stephen M Ross Foundation: 173 mo reserves · -29% margin earns a D 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 Stephen M Ross 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 Stephen M Ross Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 60 Penhallow St Ste 400, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
- City
- Portsmouth
- State
- New Hampshire
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2015) to $630K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $11.7M
Operating margin
-29.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $629,520▼97.0% | $812,442▼97.9% | $11,718,135▼1.6% | $11,718,135▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $21,203,219▼47.4% | $39,447,813▲18959% | $11,904,457▼60.5% | $11,904,457▼60.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $40,306,893▲7460% | $206,973▲110% | $30,149,051▲134% | $30,149,051▲134% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $533,154▼95.8% | $98,385▼96.9% | $12,881,113▲3.5% | $12,881,113▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $12,596,344▼7.8% | $3,141,863▼71.0% | $12,446,344▲316% | $12,446,344▲316% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,667,831▲2633% | $10,821,690▲700% | $2,991,863▲1953% | $2,991,863▲1953% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $500,016▼96.0% | $1,352,591▼89.3% | $145,722▼85.4% | $145,722▼85.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,600,052▲1160% | $12,601,000▲680667% | $998,297▼0.1% | $998,297▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,000,021 | $1,851 | $999,195 | $999,195 | 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 Stephen M Ross Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stephen M Ross Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-7104084, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stephen M Ross Foundation's EIN?
- Stephen M Ross Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-7104084.
- How much revenue does Stephen M Ross Foundation report?
- Stephen M Ross Foundation reported $629,520 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stephen M Ross Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Stephen M Ross Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Stephen M Ross Foundation (EIN 38-7104084) 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.