Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marshalltown, Iowa, registered in 1973, with $229,349 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
31 S 1st St, Marshalltown, IA, 50158 EIN 23-7288089 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$229K
▲ 0.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$217K
Net assets
$186K
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 Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 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 Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters— 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 Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 31 S 1st St, Marshalltown, IA, 50158
- City
- Marshalltown
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2013) to $229K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $186K
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$186K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$186K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,349▲0.7% | $216,891▲9.9% | $185,775▲7.2% | $185,775▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $227,767▲7.7% | $197,380▲7.2% | $173,317▲21.3% | $173,317▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $211,439▼0.8% | $184,185▲4.0% | $142,930▲23.6% | $142,930▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $213,166▲17.9% | $177,057▲22.1% | $115,676▲45.4% | $115,676▲45.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $180,759▼3.9% | $144,975▼18.5% | $79,567▲81.7% | $79,567▲81.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $188,129▲27.8% | $177,777▲0.6% | $43,783▲31.0% | $43,783▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $147,243▲30.0% | $176,788▲89.3% | $33,431▲12.1% | $33,431▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $113,279 | $93,398 | $29,816 | $29,816 | 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 · $40K total
16 grants to Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters totaling $40K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Heart of iowa big brothers big sisters : changing course program | 2019 | $3,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $1,006 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Heat of iowa big brothers big sister : interactive activities (step) | 2019 | $800 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $100 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution - donation from men of faith | 2019 | $100 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Heart of iowa big brothers big sisters : changing course program | 2018 | $3,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2018 | $1,006 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Heat of iowa big brothers big sister : interactive activities (step) | 2018 | $800 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution - school-based interactives | 2017 | $4,350 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for home construction | 2017 | $720 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Sports bigs | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Education presentations at central iowa | 2015 | $856 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7288089, based in Marshalltown, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters's EIN?
- Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7288089.
- How much revenue does Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters report?
- Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters reported $229,349 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters have?
- CharityIndex grades Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Heart of Iowa Big Brothers-big Sisters (EIN 23-7288089) 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.