Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cranston, Rhode Island, registered in 1999, with $457,875 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$458K
▲ 82.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$615K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 Thelma S Rodbell Charitable 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 Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundation: 53 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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 Thelma S Rodbell Charitable 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 Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $485K (FY2013) to $458K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-34.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $457,875▲82.3% | $614,673▼31.5% | $2,729,994▼5.4% | $2,729,994▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $251,225▼4.9% | $896,777▲91.0% | $2,886,792▼18.3% | $2,886,792▼18.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $264,273▼40.8% | $469,414▼28.4% | $3,532,344▼5.5% | $3,532,344▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $446,252▲49.4% | $655,915▲34.6% | $3,737,485▼5.3% | $3,737,485▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $298,762▼26.3% | $487,393▼1.5% | $3,947,148▼4.6% | $3,947,148▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $405,316▲99.1% | $494,646▲13.6% | $4,135,779▼2.1% | $4,135,779▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $203,532▼12.3% | $435,524▲79.8% | $4,225,109▼5.2% | $4,225,109▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $231,962▲16.4% | $242,209▼56.9% | $4,457,101▼0.3% | $4,457,101▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $199,271▼9.4% | $562,470▲26.5% | $4,471,842▼7.5% | $4,471,842▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $219,878▼44.3% | $444,721▼16.0% | $4,835,041▼4.4% | $4,835,041▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $394,519▼18.7% | $529,400▲135% | $5,059,884▼2.6% | $5,059,884▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $485,414 | $225,441▲70.6% | $5,194,765▲5.3% | $5,194,765▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $132,143▲1219% | $4,934,792▲710% | $4,934,792▲710% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $10,015▼94.0% | $609,043▲420% | $609,043▲420% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $167,427 | $117,162 | $117,162 | 990PF |
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Data for Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundation (EIN 06-1486581) 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.