The T Ruben Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 2011, with $493,608 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$494K
▲ 35.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$388K
Net assets
$7.1M
Employees
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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 T Ruben Jones Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 T Ruben Jones Foundation: 221 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 T Ruben Jones Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 T Ruben Jones Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $583K (FY2013) to $494K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
21.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $493,608▲35.6% | $388,474▼24.7% | $7,146,295▲1.5% | $7,146,295▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $364,036▼49.0% | $515,927▲54.6% | $7,041,161▲7.9% | $7,041,161▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $713,155▼38.9% | $333,682▲2.8% | $6,522,655▼22.8% | $6,522,655▼22.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,167,686▲148% | $324,631▼11.7% | $8,449,785▲14.2% | $8,449,785▲14.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $469,978▲64392% | $367,594▲130% | $7,398,908▲40.7% | $7,398,908▲40.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$731▼100% | $159,861▼50.9% | $5,260,191▲4001% | $5,260,191▲4001% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $200,000 | $325,400▲8.1% | $128,280▼49.4% | $128,280▼49.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $200,000▼20.0% | $301,013▼13.8% | $253,680▼28.5% | $253,680▼28.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $250,000▲98714% | $349,381▲165% | $354,693▼14.4% | $354,693▼14.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $253 | $132,085▲168% | $414,327▼24.1% | $414,327▼24.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $0▼100% | $49,196▲20.7% | $546,159▼8.3% | $546,159▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $583,000 | $40,756▲23.9% | $595,355▲1021% | $595,355▲1021% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $32,906▼44.5% | $53,111▲47.5% | $53,111▲47.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $59,302▲2172% | $36,017▼40.3% | $36,017▼40.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,610 | $60,319 | $60,319 | 990PF |
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Data for The T Ruben Jones Foundation (EIN 30-6169218) 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.