Burns-donovan Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Burns-donovan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ames, Iowa, registered in 1996, with $34,091 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 8, Ames, IA, 50010 EIN 42-1445649 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$34K
▼ 60.3% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$96K
Net assets
$797K
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.
F
—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 Burns-donovan Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating100 mo reserves · -181% 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 Burns-donovan Foundation: 100 mo reserves · -181% margin earns a F 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 Burns-donovan Foundation— 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 Burns-donovan Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8, Ames, IA, 50010
- City
- Ames
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Religious Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $37K (FY2015) to $34K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $797K
Operating margin
-180.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$797K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$797K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,091▼60.3% | $95,725▲0.5% | $797,355▼7.2% | $797,355▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $85,769▲218% | $95,209▲2.7% | $858,989▼1.1% | $858,989▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $26,973▼83.0% | $92,699▲0.3% | $868,429▼7.0% | $868,429▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $158,550▲897% | $92,443▲31.7% | $934,155▲7.6% | $934,155▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,895▼69.9% | $70,172▼24.1% | $868,048▼5.9% | $868,048▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $52,810▲21.6% | $92,414▲19.3% | $922,325▼4.1% | $922,325▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $43,438 | $77,473▼5.5% | $961,929▼3.4% | $961,929▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $43,421▲17.9% | $81,951▲3.0% | $996,209▼5.1% | $996,209▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $36,833 | $79,564 | $1,049,306 | $1,049,306 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Burns-donovan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Burns-donovan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1445649, based in Ames, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Burns-donovan Foundation's EIN?
- Burns-donovan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1445649.
- How much revenue does Burns-donovan Foundation report?
- Burns-donovan Foundation reported $34,091 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Burns-donovan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Burns-donovan Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Burns-donovan Foundation (EIN 42-1445649) 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.