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House Of Ruth

  • Lansing, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1996
  • EIN: 38-3145400

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Housing, Shelter N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$531k (2024)

Expenses
$565k (2024)

Total Assets
$548k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$128k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$530,788
Expenses
$564,787
Net Income
-$33,999
Net Assets
$420,264
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,388
21.7%
Program Services $414,155
78.0%
Investment Income $1,245
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $548,437
Total Liabilities $128,173
Net Assets $420,264
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Caleb Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tiffani Lyon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peak (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Libby Klaiss (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$407,604
Expenses
$348,796
Net Income
$58,808
Net Assets
$454,263
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,535
14.9%
Program Services $346,191
84.9%
Investment Income $878
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $493,230
Total Liabilities $38,967
Net Assets $454,263
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jo Sperry (Director (Ended 8/23)) $0 $0 $0
James Caleb Adams (Director (Started 8/23)) $0 $0 $0
Tiffani Lyon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peak (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Libby Klaiss (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$435,537
Expenses
$337,222
Net Income
$98,315
Net Assets
$395,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,451
21.5%
Program Services $342,020
78.5%
Investment Income $66
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $481,037
Total Liabilities $85,582
Net Assets $395,455
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Libby Klaiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tiffani Allwardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Vice President (Ended 7/2022)) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,854
Expenses
$320,336
Net Income
$39,518
Net Assets
$297,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,704
11.9%
Program Services $316,912
88.1%
Investment Income $238
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $463,878
Total Liabilities $166,738
Net Assets $297,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Libby Klaiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tiffani Allwardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,570
Expenses
$319,019
Net Income
-$40,449
Net Assets
$257,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,880
12.2%
Program Services $243,800
87.5%
Investment Income $890
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $458,388
Total Liabilities $200,766
Net Assets $257,622
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Libby Klaiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,688
Expenses
$324,059
Net Income
-$48,371
Net Assets
$298,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,108
21.8%
Program Services $177,883
64.5%
Investment Income $435
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $37,262
13.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $447,694
Total Liabilities $149,623
Net Assets $298,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Libby Klaiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,707
Expenses
$263,928
Net Income
-$20,221
Net Assets
$346,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,389
15.8%
Program Services $204,871
84.1%
Investment Income $447
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $397,176
Total Liabilities $50,734
Net Assets $346,442
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Libby Klaiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Siler (Director (10/1/17 7/10/18)) $0 $0 $0
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gager Drew (Corresponding Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cook (President (10/1/17 7/10/18)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,595
Expenses
$241,777
Net Income
$30,818
Net Assets
$366,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,439
11.5%
Program Services $187,370
68.7%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$844
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $54,622
20.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,271
Total Liabilities $51,608
Net Assets $366,663
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Drew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Siler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Gager 100116 112916 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,958
Expenses
$246,686
Net Income
-$36,728
Net Assets
$335,845
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,914
8.5%
Program Services $191,600
91.3%
Investment Income $642
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$198
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $386,533
Total Liabilities $50,688
Net Assets $335,845
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Siler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Gager (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leon Monroe (Director (10/1/15 12/31/15)) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dexter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 31, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$268,267
Expenses
$239,024
Net Income
$29,243
Net Assets
$372,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,504
5.0%
Program Services $254,610
94.9%
Investment Income $153
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $399,241
Total Liabilities $26,668
Net Assets $372,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Siler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Gager (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Monroe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,195
Expenses
$247,862
Net Income
-$23,667
Net Assets
$343,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,853
8.4%
Program Services $202,311
90.2%
Investment Income $3,031
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $424,152
Total Liabilities $80,822
Net Assets $343,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Vanneste (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Gager (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Sinha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Rinckey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Ranville (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leon Monroe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maria Peak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,372
Expenses
$233,726
Net Income
-$13,354
Net Assets
$367,518
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,419
6.1%
Program Services $226,872
> 100%
Investment Income $644
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$20,563
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $406,913
Total Liabilities $39,395
Net Assets $367,518

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990
Filed on April 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,390
Expenses
$230,052
Net Income
-$8,662
Net Assets
$380,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,113
8.6%
Program Services $202,260
91.4%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $420,918
Total Liabilities $40,046
Net Assets $380,872

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,917
Expenses
$207,885
Net Income
$3,032
Net Assets
$389,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,865
5.6%
Program Services $198,354
94.0%
Investment Income $698
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $422,919
Total Liabilities $33,385
Net Assets $389,534

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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