Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Glens Falls, New York, registered in 2010, with $603,732 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 216, Glens Falls, NY, 12801 EIN 27-6594166 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$604K
▲ 39.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$416K
Net assets
$6.8M
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+
—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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating196 mo reserves · +31% 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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr: 196 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a B+ 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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr— 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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 216, Glens Falls, NY, 12801
- City
- Glens Falls
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $270K (FY2013) to $604K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.8M
Operating margin
31.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,732▲39.5% | $415,560▼2.9% | $6,785,347▲2.8% | $6,785,347▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $432,718▼81.7% | $428,120▼8.2% | $6,598,886▲0.2% | $6,598,886▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,367,087▲566% | $466,522▲19.6% | $6,587,473▲40.6% | $6,587,473▲40.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $355,436▲7.4% | $390,146▲6.2% | $4,686,067▼0.6% | $4,686,067▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $330,987▲96.0% | $367,307▼3.3% | $4,713,844▼0.9% | $4,713,844▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $168,863▼76.2% | $379,759▲11.1% | $4,756,548▼4.6% | $4,756,548▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $708,842▲164% | $341,674▲6.3% | $4,985,996▲8.0% | $4,985,996▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $268,313▼27.8% | $321,369▲13.8% | $4,618,620▼3.9% | $4,618,620▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $371,719▲37.5% | $282,508▲6.9% | $4,808,300▲1.8% | $4,808,300▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $270,307 | $264,250▲1.5% | $4,723,585▼0.5% | $4,723,585▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $260,306 | $4,749,527 | $4,749,527 | 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 Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-6594166, based in Glens Falls, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-6594166.
- How much revenue does Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr report?
- Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr reported $603,732 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Tr (EIN 27-6594166) 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.