D A L E Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
D A L E Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Le Mars, Iowa, registered in 1994, with $494,177 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
214 Plymouth St Se, Le Mars, IA, 51031 EIN 42-1350357 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$494K
▲ 285.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$148K
Net assets
$126K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 D A L E Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +70% 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 D A L E Inc: 10 mo reserves · +70% margin earns a A 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 D A L E Inc— 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 D A L E Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$14K (FY2013) to $494K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $126K
Operating margin
70.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$172K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$126K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $494,177▲285% | $148,111▲50.5% | $126,066▲157% | $172,272▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $128,266 | $98,445▲679% | -$220,000▼775% | $177,515▲445% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | — | $12,632▼89.2% | $32,592▲113% | $32,592▼83.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $115,428▼17.8% | $116,938▼9.7% | -$243,414▼0.6% | $199,567▼17.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $140,425▲5.4% | $129,431▼4.7% | -$241,904▲4.3% | $243,084▼5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $133,205▲11.1% | $135,821▲45.2% | -$252,897▼1.0% | $258,205▼4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $119,894▲6.7% | $93,557▲13.8% | -$250,283▲9.5% | $270,286▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $112,319▼11.4% | $82,183▼20.6% | -$276,620▲9.8% | $256,954▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $126,824▲3.0% | $103,536▲5.6% | -$306,756▲7.1% | $244,515▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,175▲999% | $98,068 | -$330,044▲7.1% | $240,551▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | -$13,695 | $0 | -$355,151▼4.0% | $231,580▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $0 | -$341,457▼5.1% | $263,697▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $0 | -$324,869▲0.3% | $282,861▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $0 | -$325,922 | $305,220 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is D A L E Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. D A L E Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1350357, based in Le Mars, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is D A L E Inc's EIN?
- D A L E Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1350357.
- How much revenue does D A L E Inc report?
- D A L E Inc reported $494,177 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does D A L E Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades D A L E Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for D A L E Inc (EIN 42-1350357) 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.