The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Riderwood, Maryland, registered in 1960, with $79,676 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 204, Riderwood, MD, 21139 EIN 52-0660665 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$80K
▼ 20.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$143K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association— 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 rating21 mo reserves · -1% 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 Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association: 21 mo reserves · -1% 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 Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $100K (FY2013) to $80K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,017Net assets $143K
Operating margin
-1.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$144K
Total liabilities
$1,017
Net assets
$143K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,676▼20.0% | $80,573▲9.7% | $143,091▼0.6% | $144,108▼0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $99,534▲21.8% | $73,441▼19.7% | $143,984▲22.1% | $144,336▲20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $81,742▼22.2% | $91,406▲9.4% | $117,890▼22.2% | $119,831▼20.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $105,009▲31.2% | $83,547▲1.4% | $151,510▲14.8% | $151,510▲14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $80,044▼7.4% | $82,380▼3.6% | $132,030▼1.7% | $132,030▼1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $86,483▼27.3% | $85,427▼8.4% | $134,366▲0.7% | $134,366▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $118,928▲14.3% | $93,253▼25.6% | $133,437▲33.9% | $133,437▲33.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $104,065▲1.8% | $125,372▲34.1% | $99,623▼17.6% | $99,623▼17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $102,271▲7.5% | $93,478▼2.2% | $120,930▲7.8% | $120,930▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $95,175▼9.5% | $95,570▲15.7% | $112,137▼0.4% | $112,137▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $105,158▲5.2% | $82,590▲3.1% | $112,532▲25.1% | $112,532▲25.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $99,925 | $80,081 | $89,964 | $89,964 | 990EZ |
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 Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0660665, based in Riderwood, Maryland.
- What is The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association's EIN?
- The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0660665.
- How much revenue does The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association report?
- The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association reported $79,676 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association have?
- CharityIndex grades The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Ruxton Riderwood-lake Roland Area Improvement Association (EIN 52-0660665) 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.