Community Foundation For Western Iowa
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Community Foundation For Western Iowa is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Council Blfs, Iowa, registered in 2008, with $40,729,739 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
536 E Broadway, Council Blfs, IA, 51503 EIN 26-1382215 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$40.7M
▲ 779.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.7M
Net assets
$77.7M
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.
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 Community Foundation For Western Iowa— 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 rating163 mo reserves · +86% 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 Community Foundation For Western Iowa: 163 mo reserves · +86% 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 Community Foundation For Western Iowa— 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 Community Foundation For Western Iowa: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 536 E Broadway, Council Blfs, IA, 51503
- City
- Council Blfs
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $383K (FY2013) to $40.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.7MNet assets $77.7M
Operating margin
86.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$83.3M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
$77.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,729,739▲779% | $5,702,271▲4.3% | $77,653,787▲95.8% | $83,311,926▲86.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,632,343▲18.2% | $5,466,717▼18.2% | $39,661,366▲5.6% | $44,593,080▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,918,445▼29.2% | $6,680,004▲148% | $37,566,780▼20.9% | $42,464,983▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,532,335▼73.9% | $2,697,676▲58.3% | $47,521,954▲16.1% | $52,830,943▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,206,541▲151% | $1,703,839▲84.9% | $40,945,366▲107% | $44,245,009▲97.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,454,139▲156% | $921,288▼9.8% | $19,738,049▲72.1% | $22,426,181▲68.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,300,857▲168% | $1,021,427▲12.8% | $11,466,605▲6.4% | $13,328,009▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,229,558▼43.9% | $905,424▲17.0% | $10,781,780▲13.5% | $12,816,353▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,192,269▲116% | $773,773▲45.5% | $9,502,771▲20.0% | $11,292,258▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,013,255▲62.2% | $531,760▲3.4% | $7,916,276▲1.8% | $9,502,545▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $624,590▲63.1% | $514,394▲2.4% | $7,775,942▲10.8% | $9,468,684▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $383,064 | $502,538▲16.2% | $7,015,082▲18.1% | $10,205,047▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $432,645▲16.9% | $5,938,827▲32.6% | $8,090,727▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $370,107 | $4,478,500 | $7,223,607 | 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 · $251K total
15 grants to Community Foundation For Western Iowa totaling $251K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Women's fund of southwest iowa endow iowa fund | 2022 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $63,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,515 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,515 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $34,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Foundation For Western Iowa a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Foundation For Western Iowa is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-1382215, based in Council Blfs, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Foundation For Western Iowa's EIN?
- Community Foundation For Western Iowa's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-1382215.
- How much revenue does Community Foundation For Western Iowa report?
- Community Foundation For Western Iowa reported $40,729,739 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Community Foundation For Western Iowa have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Foundation For Western Iowa B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Community Foundation For Western Iowa (EIN 26-1382215) 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.