Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, registered in 2015, with $59,466 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$59K
▼ 7.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59K
Net assets
$39K
Employees
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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 →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 Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County: 8 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $58K (FY2022) to $59K (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$39K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,466▼7.9% | $59,158▲12.5% | $38,536▲0.8% | $38,536▲0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $64,550▲11.7% | $52,577▲0.9% | $38,228▲45.6% | $38,228▲45.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $57,773 | $52,084 | $26,255 | $26,255 | 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.
4 grants to Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution performing arts studio electrical and restroom updates | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution face performance stage | 2022 | $7,272 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Public art murals in downtown oskaloosa | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2017 | $5,000 |
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Data for Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County (EIN 45-3787798) 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.