Appanoose County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Centerville, Iowa, registered in 2000, with $109,687 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$110K
▼ 24.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$97K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 Appanoose County Foundation— 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 Appanoose County Foundation: 176 mo reserves · +12% 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 Appanoose County Foundation— 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 Appanoose County Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $185K (FY2013) to $110K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,687▼24.4% | $96,960▲27.3% | $1,426,026▲3.8% | $1,426,026▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $145,175▼60.5% | $76,182▲4.8% | $1,373,245▲16.0% | $1,373,245▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $367,448▲92.2% | $72,719▼23.6% | $1,183,732▲7.6% | $1,183,732▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $191,145▲15.9% | $95,225▼54.4% | $1,100,148▲15.0% | $1,100,148▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $164,901▲225% | $208,789▲81.7% | $956,851▲2.1% | $956,851▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,729▼85.6% | $114,911▲119% | $936,847▲3.2% | $936,847▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $353,124▲377% | $52,356▼35.5% | $907,956▲28.9% | $907,956▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $74,054▲18.1% | $81,164▼73.2% | $704,654▲8.8% | $704,654▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,708▼91.5% | $302,519▲239% | $647,600▼25.4% | $647,600▼25.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $741,471▲2448% | $89,248▲18.7% | $867,629▲303% | $867,629▲303% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,099▼84.3% | $75,217▲101% | $215,406▼17.6% | $215,406▼17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $185,353 | $37,390 | $261,524 | $261,524 | 990EZ |
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.
4 grants to Appanoose County Foundation totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Centerville community preschool: playground fencing | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for rotary club of centerville: pickleball courts | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution: appanoose county shooting club: shooting structures, fencing rock, and maintenance | 2023 | $5,905 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for youth in philanthropy scholarships | 2021 | $7,800 |
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Data for Appanoose County Foundation (EIN 42-1499871) 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.