Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Osage, Iowa, registered in 2011, with $1,452,773 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
809 Sawyer Dr, Osage, IA, 50461 EIN 20-8620108 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 31.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$10.2M
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 Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts— 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 rating75 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 Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts: 75 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 Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 809 Sawyer Dr, Osage, IA, 50461
- City
- Osage
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $980K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,439Net assets $10.2M
Operating margin
-12.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.2M
Total liabilities
$6,439
Net assets
$10.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,452,773▲31.3% | $1,632,424▲13.5% | $10,226,619▼1.7% | $10,233,058▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,106,716▲17.5% | $1,438,876▼1.0% | $10,406,270▼3.1% | $10,418,330▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $941,817▲5.6% | $1,453,229▲33.8% | $10,738,430▼5.0% | $10,747,761▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $892,127▼8.1% | $1,086,470▼0.7% | $11,307,925▼1.7% | $11,312,330▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $970,410▲5.5% | $1,094,556▼8.6% | $11,502,268▼4.5% | $11,507,113▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $919,917▲1.5% | $1,198,023▼2.2% | $12,050,009▼2.3% | $12,051,421▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $906,740▲0.2% | $1,225,209▲1.2% | $12,328,115▼2.5% | $12,558,959▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $904,922▼7.7% | $1,210,907▼60.7% | $12,646,584▼2.4% | $12,955,952▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $980,051 | $3,084,630▲149% | $12,952,569▼14.0% | $13,363,499▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,238,597▼14.3% | $15,057,148▼1.6% | $15,646,858▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,445,747▲1.6% | $15,305,179▼0.6% | $16,134,327▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,423,193 | $15,390,388 | $16,940,780 | 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 · $159K total
36 grants to Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts totaling $159K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $57,526 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Sports court net updates | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Youth furniture | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for cedar river complex support | 2020 | $1,700 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for teen furniture | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for equipment | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $413 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution-$1350 for living waters conf; $1500 for jr. blue swim team; $900 for lift "redeemer of rain" | 2019 | $3,750 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $2,300 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $2,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Octane bike | 2019 | $2,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $1,375 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $576 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8620108, based in Osage, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts's EIN?
- Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8620108.
- How much revenue does Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts report?
- Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts reported $1,452,773 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts (EIN 20-8620108) 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.