Grin & Grow Ltd
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Grin & Grow Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waterloo, Iowa, registered in 1980, with $630,939 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
608 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50702 EIN 42-1135299 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$631K
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$677K
Net assets
$421K
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.
B
—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 Grin & Grow Ltd— 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 rating7 mo reserves · -7% 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 Grin & Grow Ltd: 7 mo reserves · -7% 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 Grin & Grow Ltd— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Grin & Grow Ltd: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 608 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50702
- City
- Waterloo
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $730K (FY2013) to $631K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $421K
Operating margin
-7.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$446K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$421K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $630,939▲3.5% | $677,425▼4.1% | $420,572▼10.0% | $446,250▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $609,811▼21.0% | $706,482▼9.6% | $467,058▼21.4% | $492,111▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $771,874▲10.8% | $781,516▲16.3% | $594,352▼1.6% | $618,493▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $696,875▼18.4% | $672,255▲32.7% | $603,994▲4.2% | $652,183▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $853,887▲29.7% | $506,627▲38.8% | $579,798▲503% | $670,703▲64.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $658,451▲127% | $365,063▼37.9% | $96,086▲119% | $407,995▲20048% | 990 |
| 2018 | $290,528▼54.7% | $587,692▼19.2% | -$518,366▼299% | $2,025▼97.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $641,896▲3.3% | $726,981▲3.4% | -$130,047▼194% | $66,745▼39.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $621,375▼14.9% | $702,974▲3.8% | -$44,213▼11.7% | $109,420▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $730,588▼6.5% | $677,261▼11.6% | -$39,582▲57.4% | $129,596▲62.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $781,063▲7.0% | $766,241▲5.4% | -$92,909▲13.8% | $79,948▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $729,677 | $727,129▲5.7% | -$107,731▲2.3% | $83,493▲49.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $688,046▼3.3% | -$110,279▼50.1% | $55,800▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $711,726 | -$73,479 | $67,094 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grin & Grow Ltd a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grin & Grow Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1135299, based in Waterloo, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grin & Grow Ltd's EIN?
- Grin & Grow Ltd's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1135299.
- How much revenue does Grin & Grow Ltd report?
- Grin & Grow Ltd reported $630,939 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grin & Grow Ltd have?
- CharityIndex grades Grin & Grow Ltd B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grin & Grow Ltd (EIN 42-1135299) 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.