Liabilities / Assets
11th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
70th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
1st percentile
Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 376.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
5th percentile
Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
4th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$10,543,460
Down $2,101,759 (-17%) from 2015
Net Assets
Down$10,474,722
Down $2,101,759 (-17%) from 2015
Liabilities
Flat$68,738
Flat from 2015
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$114,710
Down $179,257 (-61%) from 2015
Expenses
Down$2,227,324
Down $296,397 (-12%) from 2015
Net Income
Up-$2,112,614
Up $117,140 (+5.3%) from 2015
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
- Signed
- May 9, 2017
- Return Version
- 2015v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $516,286
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The ruth foundation is a texas nonprofit foundation established october 31, 1988 to offer funding and assistance to organizations which have as their goal christian evangelism and discipleship.
The Ruth Foundation is a Texas nonprofit foundation established to offer funding & assistance to organizations which have as their goal Christian evangelism and discipleship.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $6,443,312 | $6,443,312 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $3,645,178 | ▲ $3,645,178 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $6,184,868 | $442,990 | ▼ $5,741,878 |
| Accounts Receivable | $17,039 | $11,980 | ▼ $5,059 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $12,645,219 | $10,543,460 | ▼ $2,101,759 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $68,738 | $68,738 | → $0 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $68,738 | $68,738 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $12,576,481 | $10,474,722 | ▼ $2,101,759 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $12,576,481 | $10,474,722 | ▼ $2,101,759 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $12,645,219 | $10,543,460 | ▼ $2,101,759 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $6,443,312 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| June Hunt | President/chairwoman/director |
| Carlos Pena | Director |
| Eleanor Briley | Director |
| Karen Perry | Director |
| Meredith Woodworth | Director |
| Stan Keith | Director |
| Brent E Christopher | VP/director |
| Jill Meyer | Secretary |
| Elizabeth Lund | Treasurer (through 3/1/16) |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $35,183
- Other Revenue
- $79,527
- Change in Net Assets
- $-2,112,614
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $114,710
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $10,855
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $125,565
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $114,710
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,010,000 |
| Other Expenses | $217,324 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $2,010,000 | - | - | $2,010,000 |
| Other Expenses | - | $19,882 | - | $19,882 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,010,000 | $217,324 | $0 | $2,227,324 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,227,324 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,227,324 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,227,324 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope for the Heart | Plano, TX | 501(c)(3) | Broadcast Operations | $2,000,000 |
| Communities Foundation of TX | Dallas, TX | 501(c)(3) | General Fund | $10,000 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- Yes
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Part VI, Line 2
“SEE STATEMENT 1”
Part VI, Line 11B
“The board will email returns to its members for review.”
Part VI, Line 12C
“All directors, officers, committee members, and employees are covered under the conflict of interest policy. The board of directors, through monitoring of annual disclosure forms and follow-up with respect to any conflicts noted on these forms, determines a) whether a conflict exists, and b) reviews the actual conflict.”
Part VI, Line 19
“The ruth foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
Part VI, Line 7A
“Persons affiliated with the Communities Foundation of Texas ("CFT"), the Foundation's supported organization, comprise a majority of the Foundation's governing body. Pursuant to the Foundation's bylaws, the Foundation's governing body is comprised of seven (7) directors, three (3) of whom are identified as "Ruth Directorsthe remaining four (4) identified as "Communities Foundation Directors". Ruth Directors are appointed each year by June Hunt. Communities Foundation Directors' status on the Foundation's board is determined in accordance with the structure described immediately below: One (1) of the four Communities Foundation Directors of the Foundation is the person then serving as either the President, Chair, or Vice Chair of CFT. The remaining three (3) Communities Foundation Directors of the Foundation shall be either: (i) persons serving on the Board of Trustees of CFT; (ii) persons who have served on the Board of Trustees of CFT; (iii) members of CFT's Advisory Council; or (iv) other persons selected by the Board of Trustees of CFT; provided that at least one (1) of such Communities Foundation Directors shall be an individual then serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of CFT. The rights of the Communities Foundation Directors are materially the same as those of the other directors. same as those of the other directors.”
Part VI, Line 15B
“The ruth foundation has no compensated officers or employees.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Ruth Foundation
- EIN
- 75-2254284
- In Care Of
- % JILL MEYER
- Phone
- 2149788860
- Address
- 1900 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201-2300
Signing Officer
- Name
- June Hunt
- Title
- President/chairwoman
- Phone
- 2149788860
- Signed
- 2017-05-09
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- June Hunt Chairmanpresident
- Formed
- 1988
- Legal Domicile
- TX
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
Preparer
- Firm
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Address
- 2001 Ross Avenue Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201-2997
- Preparer
- John Collins Iii
- Phone
- 2149991400
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part XII, Line 2C
“The foundation's board of directors approves the auditors and audited financial statements.”
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE RUTH FOUNDATION PROVIDED A GRANT TO HOPE FOR THE HEART IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000. THIS ORGANIZATION SHARES THE SAME VISION AND MISSION AS THE FOUNDATION. THE GRANT WAS DISTRIBUTED ONLY AFTER THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, THE ORGNAIZATION THAT IS SUPPORTED BY THE RUTH FOUNDATION. THIS APPROVAL EVIDENCES THE CONCURRENCE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS THAT THESE GRANTS SUPPORT AND BENEFIT COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS AND ITS MISSION. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION ONLY PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME VISION AND MISSION AS THE FOUNDATION. FOR THE GRANTS MADE FROM JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, SELECTED OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE RUTH FOUNDATION AND THE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS FOLLOWED UP WITH DONEE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE GRANT FUNDS WERE USED FOR THEIR DESIGNATED PURPOSES. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | SEE STATEMENT 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE BOARD WILL EMAIL RETURNS TO ITS MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THROUGH MONITORING OF ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS AND FOLLOW-UP WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONFLICTS NOTED ON THESE FORMS, DETERMINES A) WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS, AND B) REVIEWS THE ACTUAL CONFLICT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE RUTH FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE AUDITORS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Persons affiliated with the Communities Foundation of Texas ("CFT"), the Foundation's supported organization, comprise a majority of the Foundation's governing body. Pursuant to the Foundation's bylaws, the Foundation's governing body is comprised of seven (7) directors, three (3) of whom are identified as "Ruth Directorsthe remaining four (4) identified as "Communities Foundation Directors". Ruth Directors are appointed each year by June Hunt. Communities Foundation Directors' status on the Foundation's board is determined in accordance with the structure described immediately below: One (1) of the four Communities Foundation Directors of the Foundation is the person then serving as either the President, Chair, or Vice Chair of CFT. The remaining three (3) Communities Foundation Directors of the Foundation shall be either: (i) persons serving on the Board of Trustees of CFT; (ii) persons who have served on the Board of Trustees of CFT; (iii) members of CFT's Advisory Council; or (iv) other persons selected by the Board of Trustees of CFT; provided that at least one (1) of such Communities Foundation Directors shall be an individual then serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of CFT. The rights of the Communities Foundation Directors are materially the same as those of the other directors. same as those of the other directors. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | THE RUTH FOUNDATION HAS NO COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. |
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $10,543,460
- Liabilities
- $68,738
- Net assets
- $10,474,722
- Revenue
- $114,710
- Expenses
- $2,227,324
- Net income
- -$2,112,614