Civic Intelligence

Ruths Education and Relief Services

EIN 88-0661323 • 501(c)3 • Laurel, MS

Profile

Ruths education and relief services (rers) inc. Is focused on education improvement and disaster relief support.

555 Magnolia RoadLaurel, MS 39443
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

42nd percentile

-1.1%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$2,286

Down $448 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,286

Down $448 (-16%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$39,015

Up $3,558 (+10%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$39,463

Up $3,613 (+10%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$448

Down $55 (-14%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0K$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Assets 2022: $3,127Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $3,1272022Assets 2023: $2,734Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,7342023Assets 2024: $2,286Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,2862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,286
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,286

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2022: $20,205Expenses 2022: $17,078Net Income 2022: $3,1272022Revenue 2023: $35,457Expenses 2023: $35,850Net Income 2023: -$3932023Revenue 2024: $39,015Expenses 2024: $39,463Net Income 2024: -$4482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$39,015
Expenses$39,463
Net Income-$448

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$39,015
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ruths education and relief services (rers) inc. Is focused on education improvement and disaster relief support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,734$2,286▼ $448
Total Assets$2,734$2,286▼ $448
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,734$2,286▼ $448
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,734$2,286▼ $448
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,734$2,286▼ $448
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bruce ArringtonPresident
Nathan ArringtonBoard Member
Robert SimpsonBoard Member
Wanda BensonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$39,015
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-448

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$34,815
Total Noncash Contributions1$34,815
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$39,463
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$24,000--$24,000
Office Expenses$10,815--$10,815
Other Expenses$4,648--$4,648
Total Functional Expenses$39,463$0$0$39,463
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ruths Education and Relief Services
EIN
88-0661323
Phone
6017781333
Address
555 MAGNOLIA ROAD, LAUREL, MS 39443

Signing Officer

Name
Bruce Arrington
Title
President
Phone
6017781333
Signed
2025-09-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bruce Arrington
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Holt & Associates Pllc
Address
2815 HIGHWAY 15 N, LAUREL, MS 39440
Preparer
Sheri Kelly
Phone
6016493000
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