Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 2022, with $327,518 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 8267, Des Moines, IA, 50301 EIN 87-2849854 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2024)
$328K
▲ 79.6% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$367K
Net assets
$95K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Education Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -12% margin
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 Education Fund: 3 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Education Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Education Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8267, Des Moines, IA, 50301
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Voter Education & Registration
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $560K (FY2022) to $328K (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $95K
Operating margin
-12.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$95K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$95K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $327,518▲79.6% | $366,865▲8.2% | $94,713▼29.4% | $94,713▼29.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $182,341▼67.4% | $339,106▲26.0% | $134,060▼53.9% | $134,060▼53.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $560,000 | $269,175 | $290,825 | $290,825 | 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.
Grants received · $552K total
9 grants to Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund totaling $552K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $24,716 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Windward Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $400,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-2849854, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund's EIN?
- Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-2849854.
- How much revenue does Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund report?
- Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund reported $327,518 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alliance For A Better Iowa Education Fund (EIN 87-2849854) 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.