The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alva, Oklahoma, registered in 2010, with $870,284 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 871, Alva, OK, 73717 EIN 01-0931287 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2023)
$870K
▲ 104.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$726K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 The Pete & Ruth Leslie 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 rating22 mo reserves · +17% 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 The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation: 22 mo reserves · +17% 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 The Pete & Ruth Leslie 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 The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $200K (FY2013) to $870K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
16.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $870,284▲105% | $726,025▲595% | $1,350,883▲12.0% | $1,350,883▲12.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $424,977▼1.8% | $104,470▲4.4% | $1,206,624▲36.2% | $1,206,624▲36.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $432,730▲14.1% | $100,061▼2.0% | $886,117▲60.1% | $886,117▲60.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $379,396▲39.4% | $102,063▼70.0% | $553,448▲100% | $553,448▲100% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $272,238▼20.4% | $340,517▼20.4% | $276,115▼19.8% | $276,115▼19.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $341,862▼19.7% | $427,730▲320% | $344,394▼20.0% | $344,394▼20.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $425,896▼10.8% | $101,927▼89.0% | $430,262▲305% | $430,262▲305% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $477,726▼3.6% | $923,085▲807% | $106,293▼80.7% | $106,293▼80.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $495,541▲65.0% | $101,749▼55.3% | $551,652▲249% | $551,652▲249% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $300,298▲50.1% | $227,441▲97.6% | $157,860▲85.7% | $157,860▲85.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $200,001 | $115,128▼3.6% | $85,003▲65287% | $85,003▲65287% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $119,419▲29.8% | $130▼99.9% | $130▼99.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $92,007▲204360% | $109,065▲198200% | $109,065▲198200% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $45 | $55 | $55 | 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 The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0931287, based in Alva, Oklahoma. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation's EIN?
- The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0931287.
- How much revenue does The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation report?
- The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation reported $870,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Pete & Ruth Leslie Foundation (EIN 01-0931287) 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.