Ellsworth College Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ellsworth College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Iowa Falls, Iowa, registered in 1979, with $1,764,308 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 606, Iowa Falls, IA, 50126 EIN 42-6064796 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 111.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$801K
Net assets
$9.4M
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 Ellsworth College 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 rating140 mo reserves · +55% 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 Ellsworth College Foundation: 140 mo reserves · +55% 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 Ellsworth College 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 Ellsworth College Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 606, Iowa Falls, IA, 50126
- City
- Iowa Falls
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18KNet assets $9.4M
Operating margin
54.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.4M
Total liabilities
$18K
Net assets
$9.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,764,308▲111% | $801,384▲19.0% | $9,374,892▲14.6% | $9,392,392▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $835,327▼29.1% | $673,460▼24.2% | $8,181,911▲13.1% | $8,199,411▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,177,911▼18.8% | $888,543▲51.0% | $7,236,111▼16.7% | $7,253,611▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,450,617▲60.8% | $588,577▲15.2% | $8,690,511▲10.0% | $8,708,011▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $902,345▲41.3% | $511,106▼27.0% | $7,901,475▲14.3% | $7,918,975▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $638,505▼43.4% | $700,177▼20.5% | $6,911,007▲13.9% | $6,928,507▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,128,406▲59.5% | $880,537▲68.1% | $6,069,985▼10.7% | $6,087,485▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $707,431▼35.4% | $523,776▼7.8% | $6,794,614▲11.2% | $6,812,114▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,094,454▲47.9% | $568,078▲12.2% | $6,109,886▲10.6% | $6,127,386▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $739,766▼63.5% | $506,506▲4.4% | $5,525,165▼3.6% | $5,542,665▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,025,618▲21.2% | $485,162▲32.6% | $5,731,497▲30.4% | $5,748,997▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,670,679 | $366,014▼21.4% | $4,396,597▲47.7% | $4,414,097▲47.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $465,650▼9.5% | $2,977,322▲5.9% | $2,994,822▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $514,657▼68.9% | $2,811,647▼4.3% | $2,829,147▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,655,775 | $2,936,933 | $2,976,145 | 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 · $290K total
86 grants to Ellsworth College Foundation totaling $290K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $6,360 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $5,152 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Legion field fencing (east field) | 2023 | $17,368 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Community clay | 2023 | $8,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $11,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | 2020 public arts grant | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the parks and rec dept for the all-inclusive playground | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $11,100 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $11,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $11,600 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Contribution from campbell family charitable endowment for ecc turf project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $3,326 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $2,851 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the friends of the pat clark art collection to help start-raising funds for portion of restoration plan | 2020 | $1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ellsworth College Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ellsworth College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6064796, based in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ellsworth College Foundation's EIN?
- Ellsworth College Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6064796.
- How much revenue does Ellsworth College Foundation report?
- Ellsworth College Foundation reported $1,764,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ellsworth College Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ellsworth College Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ellsworth College Foundation (EIN 42-6064796) 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.