John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Urbandale, Iowa, registered in 1997, with $436,887 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
16131 Sharon Ct, Urbandale, IA, 50323 EIN 42-6521745 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$437K
▲ 395.3% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2024)
$729K
Net assets
$12.0M
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.
F
—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 John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating197 mo reserves · -67% 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 John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation: 197 mo reserves · -67% margin earns a F 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 John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable 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 John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 16131 Sharon Ct, Urbandale, IA, 50323
- City
- Urbandale
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Unknown
- Subcategory
- Unknown — other (Z9x)
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.3M (FY2013) to $437K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41KNet assets $12.0M
Operating margin
-66.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.0M
Total liabilities
$41K
Net assets
$12.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $436,887▲395% | $728,735▲37.7% | $11,958,460▼2.4% | $11,999,085▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $88,211▼92.2% | $529,370▼41.5% | $12,250,308▼3.5% | $12,455,378▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,133,026▼64.1% | $905,493▼76.3% | $12,691,467▲1.8% | $12,755,731▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,157,752▼49.8% | $3,812,775▼33.7% | $12,463,934▼5.2% | $12,465,569▼11.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,286,223▲16.0% | $5,754,590▲14.0% | $13,144,538▲3.5% | $14,084,214▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,418,743▲11.1% | $5,046,445▲4.2% | $12,694,205▲3.7% | $13,169,656▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,875,952▼11.2% | $4,843,333▼14.3% | $12,236,424▲2.3% | $12,755,604▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,489,546 | $5,649,560▲2.1% | $11,961,308▲0.9% | $12,501,137▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,492,141▼7.0% | $5,534,232▲5.2% | $11,857,959▲1.5% | $12,452,820▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,906,481▲10.5% | $5,259,461▲2.5% | $11,684,655▲5.1% | $12,164,020▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,345,894▲25.4% | $5,129,439▲14.1% | $11,121,018▲1.7% | $11,644,338▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $4,261,978 | $4,493,686▲0.2% | $10,938,972▼1.8% | $12,243,062▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,485,672▼0.3% | $11,141,927▲2.4% | $11,660,078▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $4,498,818▲3.1% | $10,884,424▲3.4% | $11,300,208▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $4,364,277 | $10,525,776 | $10,944,046 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6521745, based in Urbandale, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6521745.
- How much revenue does John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation report?
- John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation reported $436,887 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation (EIN 42-6521745) 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.