Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Peosta, Iowa, registered in 1997, with $410,417 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10669 Chickadee Dr, Peosta, IA, 52068 EIN 42-1465914 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2025)
$410K
▼ 11.0% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2025)
$326K
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
B
—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 Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating88 mo reserves · +21% 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 Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department: 88 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a B+ 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 Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department— 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 Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10669 Chickadee Dr, Peosta, IA, 52068
- City
- Peosta
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $115K (FY2010) to $410K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
20.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,417▼11.0% | $325,644▲2.5% | $2,387,382▲3.7% | $2,407,382▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2024 | $461,054▲3.5% | $317,761▼12.2% | $2,302,609▲6.6% | $2,347,609▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $445,488▼8.4% | $361,911▲29.7% | $2,159,316▲4.0% | $2,229,316▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $486,204▲19.5% | $278,985▲21.2% | $2,075,739▲11.1% | $2,170,739▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $406,780▲68.8% | $230,132▼1.3% | $1,868,520▲10.4% | $1,908,520▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $241,031▼24.2% | $233,154▲5.0% | $1,691,872▲0.5% | $1,741,872▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $318,180▲26.4% | $222,123▲11.6% | $1,683,995▲6.0% | $1,703,995▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $251,696▼9.2% | $199,026▲0.1% | $1,587,938▲3.4% | $1,627,938▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $277,320▼37.7% | $198,790▲10.5% | $1,535,268▲5.4% | $1,595,168▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $444,822▲40.4% | $179,957▲3.8% | $1,456,738▲22.2% | $1,496,738▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $316,800▼38.4% | $173,412▼62.9% | $1,191,873▲13.7% | $1,241,873▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $514,532▲1.6% | $467,584▲33.7% | $1,048,485▲4.7% | $1,063,485▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $506,263 | $349,696▲256% | $1,001,537▲18.5% | $1,021,537▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $98,224▼64.0% | $844,970▲42.8% | $869,970▲39.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $272,538▲215% | $591,682▲32.7% | $621,682▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | $114,675 | $86,563 | $445,907 | $458,765 | 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.
Grants received · $149K total
5 grants to Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department totaling $149K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $97,091 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $17,386 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,190 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,190 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Defib/monitors | 2017 | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1465914, based in Peosta, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department's EIN?
- Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1465914.
- How much revenue does Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department report?
- Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department reported $410,417 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department have?
- CharityIndex grades Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Centralia-peosta Community Fire Department (EIN 42-1465914) 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.