Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pella, Iowa, registered in 1998, with $89,485 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1349 Northwest Dr, Pella, IA, 50219 EIN 42-1465821 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$89K
▼ 92.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$98K
Net assets
$1.1M
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+
—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 Mark & Kay De Cook 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating137 mo reserves · -9% 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 Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation: 137 mo reserves · -9% 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 Mark & Kay De Cook 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 Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1349 Northwest Dr, Pella, IA, 50219
- City
- Pella
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19K (FY2013) to $89K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-9.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,485▼92.9% | $97,635▼38.3% | $1,114,085▼0.7% | $1,114,085▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,255,970▲41865567% | $158,177▲2727% | $1,122,235▲4491% | $1,122,235▲4491% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3▼100.0% | $5,595▼90.5% | $24,442▼18.6% | $24,442▼18.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $50,017▼57.0% | $58,625▼33.3% | $30,034▼22.3% | $30,034▼22.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $116,209▼33.5% | $87,888▼50.2% | $38,642▲274% | $38,642▲274% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $174,872▲37.7% | $176,625▲30.7% | $10,321▼14.5% | $10,321▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $126,960▲20.7% | $135,125▲26.5% | $12,074▼40.3% | $12,074▼40.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $105,166▼30.1% | $106,782▼38.1% | $20,239▼7.4% | $20,239▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $150,408▲367% | $172,565▲24.6% | $21,855▼50.3% | $21,855▼50.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $32,214▲71.5% | $138,483▼17.1% | $44,012▼70.7% | $44,012▼70.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $18,786 | $167,149▲32.2% | $150,281▼67.0% | $150,281▼67.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $126,400 | $455,813 | $455,813 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1465821, based in Pella, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1465821.
- How much revenue does Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation report?
- Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation reported $89,485 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundation (EIN 42-1465821) 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.