Alliance For A Better Iowa is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 2022, with $601,500 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$602K
▲ 62.9% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$586K
Net assets
$85K
Employees
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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 Alliance For A Better Iowa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Alliance For A Better Iowa: 2 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Alliance For A Better Iowa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Alliance For A Better Iowa: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $390K (FY2021) to $602K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$85K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$85K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $601,500▲62.9% | $585,813▲92.3% | $85,470▼10.3% | $85,470▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $369,150▼20.9% | $304,673▼50.9% | $95,283▲1696% | $95,283▲1696% | 990 |
| 2022 | $466,500▲19.8% | $620,933▲170% | $5,306▼96.7% | $5,306▼96.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $389,500 | $229,761 | $159,739 | $159,739 | 990 |
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.
2 grants to Alliance For A Better Iowa totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | General | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | General | 2021 | $25,000 |
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Data for Alliance For A Better Iowa (EIN 87-2297827) 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.