Dallas County Conservation Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dallas County Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Perry, Iowa, registered in 1994, with $80,831 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
14581 K Ave, Perry, IA, 50220 EIN 42-1360989 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$81K
▼ 35.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$294K
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 Dallas County Conservation Foundation— 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 rating76 mo reserves · +43% 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 Dallas County Conservation Foundation: 76 mo reserves · +43% 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 Dallas County Conservation Foundation— 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 Dallas County Conservation Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 14581 K Ave, Perry, IA, 50220
- City
- Perry
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31K (FY2011) to $81K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
42.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$294K
Net assets
$294K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,831▼35.0% | $46,313▼88.2% | $294,263▲13.3% | $294,263▲13.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $124,450▲131% | $391,707▲1633% | $259,745▼50.7% | $259,745▼50.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $53,867▼62.1% | $22,597▲80.9% | $527,002▲6.3% | $527,002▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $142,271▲42.6% | $12,488▼98.3% | $495,732▲35.5% | $495,732▲35.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $99,791▼28.2% | $736,194▲4273% | $365,949▼63.5% | $365,949▼63.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $138,924▼54.4% | $16,834▲57.7% | $1,002,352▲13.9% | $1,002,352▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $304,580▲46.6% | $10,673▼71.0% | $880,262▲50.1% | $880,262▲50.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $207,817▼30.8% | $36,837▲29.1% | $586,355▲41.2% | $586,355▲41.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $300,258▲222% | $28,540▼28.0% | $415,375▲189% | $415,375▲189% | 990 |
| 2015 | $93,161▲201% | $39,636▼4.5% | $143,657▲59.4% | $143,657▲59.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $30,917▼61.3% | $41,501▼29.9% | $90,132▼10.5% | $90,132▼10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $79,800▲69.7% | $59,222▲133% | $100,716▲25.7% | $100,716▲25.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $47,012▲52.3% | $25,414▼17.2% | $80,138▲36.9% | $80,138▲36.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $30,858 | $30,710 | $58,540 | $58,540 | 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 · $169K total
21 grants to Dallas County Conservation Foundation totaling $169K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $20,700 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for general budget purposes | 2021 | $5,201 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $26,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $26,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Connect perry - woodward trails from kimberly and dr. roger ceilley | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for "let's connect" "bridge the gap" | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for bridge the gap | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for let's connect/bridge the gap | 2020 | $500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the woodward-pella bike trail extension | 2020 | $500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the "let's connect" initiative | 2020 | $300 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for "let's connect" "bridge the gap" | 2020 | $250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $25,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental/animals | 2017 | $11,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the perry bike trail connection | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the bike trail | 2017 | $1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dallas County Conservation Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dallas County Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1360989, based in Perry, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dallas County Conservation Foundation's EIN?
- Dallas County Conservation Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1360989.
- How much revenue does Dallas County Conservation Foundation report?
- Dallas County Conservation Foundation reported $80,831 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dallas County Conservation Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Dallas County Conservation Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dallas County Conservation Foundation (EIN 42-1360989) 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.