Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clear Lake, Iowa, registered in 2002, with $153,485 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 735, Clear Lake, IA, 50428 EIN 27-0011922 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$153K
▼ 8.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$200K
Net assets
$1.7M
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.
D
—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 Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating104 mo reserves · -30% 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 Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc: 104 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D 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 Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc— 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 Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 735, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
- City
- Clear Lake
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $82K (FY2013) to $153K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-30.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,485▼8.1% | $199,718▲7.9% | $1,738,158▲2.5% | $1,753,224▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $167,088▲4.9% | $185,173▲0.4% | $1,696,434▲4.8% | $1,697,243▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $159,259▼30.7% | $184,443▼21.4% | $1,618,979▼9.0% | $1,619,655▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $229,905▼0.4% | $234,585▲3.7% | $1,779,678▲6.7% | $1,780,540▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $230,809▼3.8% | $226,258▲55.1% | $1,668,491▲4.7% | $1,671,098▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $240,011▲50.0% | $145,891▼4.9% | $1,593,017▲21.9% | $1,593,283▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $159,993▲43.5% | $153,467▲9.3% | $1,306,567▼2.5% | $1,308,350▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $111,465▲18.9% | $140,407▲7.1% | $1,340,647▼0.5% | $1,341,171▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,750▲21.9% | $131,044▲20.1% | $1,347,130▼2.1% | $1,348,905▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $76,928▼15.3% | $109,094▲9.7% | $1,375,632▼8.2% | $1,378,032▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $90,857▲11.2% | $99,418▲14.3% | $1,497,704▼0.4% | $1,497,704▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $81,697 | $87,015▲7.3% | $1,503,460▲1.1% | $1,503,460▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $81,097 | $1,487,325 | $1,487,325 | 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 · $142K total
15 grants to Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc totaling $142K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $8,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $6,130 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the capital campaign | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Recreation & sports | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the capital campaign | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2019 | $11,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $2,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Recreation & sports | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the capital campaign | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental/animals | 2017 | $7,100 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2014 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0011922, based in Clear Lake, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc's EIN?
- Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0011922.
- How much revenue does Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc report?
- Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc reported $153,485 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc (EIN 27-0011922) 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.