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House of Ruth Maryland

Prevention. Intervention. Advocacy.

four stars

92.91

2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218
tel: (410) 889-0840   Web Site
EIN: 52-1100236

Board Leadership
Jeff Musgrove
President

CEO
Sandi Timmins
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.91 four stars
  Financial 92.83 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear. Our vision is that one day, every woman in Maryland will be safe in her own home.

House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear. Our vision is that one day, every woman in Maryland will be safe in her own home.

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Financial

four stars

92.83

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 09/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.1%
  Administrative Expenses 7.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.46
  Program Expenses Growth 0.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by House of Ruth Maryland on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Joint Cost Allocation Adjustment applied. Learn more.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by House of Ruth Maryland on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
House of Ruth Maryland (MD) 92.91 four stars
Newhouse (MO) 85.66 three stars
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (WA) 85.49 three stars
Shelter for Abused Women & Children (FL) 93.22 four stars
My Sister's Place (DC) 92.33 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,419,142
   Federated Campaigns $422,096
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $81,600
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $3,232,785
Total Contributions $6,155,623
   Program Service Revenue $417,161
Total Primary Revenue $6,572,784
   Other Revenue $2,666,461
TOTAL REVENUE $9,239,245
   
EXPENSES (Adjusted)  
   Program Expenses $6,125,626
   Administrative Expenses $548,507
   Fundraising Expenses $708,340
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,382,473
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,856,772
   
Net Assets $16,242,016

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Domestic Violence Legal Clinic $2,009,820 32.7%
Client Services and Hotline $1,039,846 16.9%
Residential Shelter $1,003,472 16.3%

Ratings History
House of Ruth Maryland has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-06 09/01/2017 92.91 four stars
2015-06 04/01/2017 93.03 four stars
2015-06 09/01/2016 88.95 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 88.66 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 86.23 three stars
2013-06 10/01/2014 89.28 three stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 89.98 three stars
2011-06 10/01/2012 89.72 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1100236
Name in IRS Master File HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC
NTEE Code P43
NTEE Classification Family Violence Shelters, Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (399) Other housing activities
(559) Other matters
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1980
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$181,875 2.46% Sandi Timmins Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
House of Ruth Maryland (MD) 92.91 four stars
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs (WI) 86.95 three stars
Lydia's House (MO) 88.37 three stars
WEAVE (CA) 90.59 four stars
LifeWire (WA) 92.81 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

House of Ruth Maryland
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
tel: (410) 889-0840
fax: (410) 889-9347
EIN: 52-1100236

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Board Leadership

Jeff Musgrove
President

CEO

Sandi Timmins
Executive Director

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