Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1979, with $1,798,995 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2001 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 EIN 42-1110721 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$3.7M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement— 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 rating29 mo reserves · +16% 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 Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement: 29 mo reserves · +16% 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 Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement— 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 Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2001 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2015) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $492Net assets $3.7M
Operating margin
15.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$492
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,798,995▼2.3% | $1,512,269▼8.5% | $3,694,005▲10.5% | $3,694,497▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,841,850▼12.2% | $1,651,901▲5.4% | $3,344,235▲8.2% | $3,344,657▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,098,151▲26.4% | $1,567,869▼6.7% | $3,091,484▲16.5% | $3,091,814▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,659,546▼30.6% | $1,680,325▲8.7% | $2,653,083▲3.0% | $2,703,083▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,392,305▲85.0% | $1,546,477▲37.9% | $2,574,721▲52.7% | $2,574,721▲52.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,292,940▲2.2% | $1,121,373▼2.0% | $1,685,652▲14.2% | $1,685,652▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,265,457▲9.0% | $1,144,488▲3.9% | $1,476,573▲8.1% | $1,543,780▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,161,235▲15.3% | $1,101,924▲12.3% | $1,365,878▲5.5% | $1,398,848▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,007,218▼3.8% | $980,987▼4.8% | $1,294,848▲2.4% | $1,294,848▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,046,918 | $1,030,706 | $1,264,355 | $1,354,046 | 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 · $4.3M total
87 grants to Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $185,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Public and societal benefit | 2024 | $62,500 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $200,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $75,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $25,500 |
| New World Foundation | In support of work on carbon capture, sequestration and hydrogen hubs | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for rural community organizing for climate justice in iowa, support of campaign for family farms and the environment | 2022 | $175,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Community improvement, capacity building | 2022 | $62,500 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project support for civic engagement and advocacy | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1110721, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement's EIN?
- Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1110721.
- How much revenue does Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement report?
- Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement reported $1,798,995 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement have?
- CharityIndex grades Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement (EIN 42-1110721) 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.