Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 2002, with $43,393 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1607 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50317 EIN 42-1522179 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2019)
$43K
▲ 25.6% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2019)
$45K
Net assets
$232K
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 Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic— 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 rating61 mo reserves · -5% 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 Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic: 61 mo reserves · -5% 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 Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1607 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Clinics & Primary Care
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $214K (FY2017) to $43K (FY2019) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2019)
Operating margin
-4.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$232K
Net assets
$232K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $43,393▲25.6% | $45,480▲24.1% | $231,645▼0.9% | $231,645▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $34,560▼83.9% | $36,636▼2.1% | $233,732▼0.9% | $233,732▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $214,053 | $37,432 | $235,808 | $235,914 | 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 · $62K total
6 grants to Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic totaling $62K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Free medical clinic | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Free medical clinic | 2019 | $14,865 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Free medical clinic | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Free medical clinic. | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Free medical clinic | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Free medical clinic | 2014 | $12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1522179, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic's EIN?
- Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1522179.
- How much revenue does Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic report?
- Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic reported $43,393 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2019 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic have?
- CharityIndex grades Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dr Nick Palmer-jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic (EIN 42-1522179) 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.