Edwin T Meredith Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edwin T Meredith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1949, with $1,715,345 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312 EIN 42-6059818 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 47.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$22.7M
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.
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 Edwin T Meredith 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 rating180 mo reserves · +12% 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 Edwin T Meredith Foundation: 180 mo reserves · +12% 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 Edwin T Meredith 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 Edwin T Meredith Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $817K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $22.7M
Operating margin
12.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$22.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,715,345▲47.7% | $1,506,686▲5.8% | $22,653,412▲0.9% | $22,653,412▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,161,146▲272% | $1,423,831▼5.8% | $22,443,616▼1.1% | $22,443,616▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $312,454▼97.5% | $1,511,232▼18.7% | $22,687,768▼5.0% | $22,687,768▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $12,267,034▲3940% | $1,858,080▲59.7% | $23,891,795▲77.2% | $23,891,795▲77.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $303,629▼76.3% | $1,163,785▲21.5% | $13,482,841▼6.0% | $13,482,841▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,280,413▲7.5% | $957,904▼13.1% | $14,342,997▲2.3% | $14,342,997▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,190,677▼0.4% | $1,102,072▲16.9% | $14,020,488▲0.6% | $14,020,488▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,195,816▲127% | $942,576▼27.3% | $13,931,883▲1.9% | $13,931,883▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $526,846▼93.5% | $1,296,305▲40.9% | $13,678,643▼5.3% | $13,678,643▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,120,560▲1080% | $919,788▼0.3% | $14,448,102▲99.4% | $14,448,102▲99.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $688,221▼15.7% | $922,807▲6.3% | $7,247,330▼3.1% | $7,247,330▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $816,600 | $867,826▲40.7% | $7,481,916▼0.7% | $7,481,916▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $616,615▲193% | $7,533,142▲14.0% | $7,533,142▲14.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $210,573 | $6,609,938 | $6,609,938 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edwin T Meredith Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edwin T Meredith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6059818, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edwin T Meredith Foundation's EIN?
- Edwin T Meredith Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6059818.
- How much revenue does Edwin T Meredith Foundation report?
- Edwin T Meredith Foundation reported $1,715,345 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edwin T Meredith Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edwin T Meredith Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edwin T Meredith Foundation (EIN 42-6059818) 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.