Monroe County 4-h Fair
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Monroe County 4-h Fair is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Albia, Iowa, registered in 1956, with $351,147 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6738 147th St, Albia, IA, 52531 EIN 42-6076064 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$351K
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$330K
Net assets
$264K
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 Monroe County 4-h Fair— 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 · +6% 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 Monroe County 4-h Fair: 10 mo reserves · +6% 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 Monroe County 4-h Fair— 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 Monroe County 4-h Fair: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2013) to $351K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $97KNet assets $264K
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$360K
Total liabilities
$97K
Net assets
$264K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,147▲5.4% | $330,242 | $263,703▲8.6% | $360,464▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $333,153▼1.5% | $330,235▲4.4% | $242,798▲1.2% | $246,626▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $338,288▲22.8% | $316,244▲25.0% | $239,880▲10.1% | $248,263▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $275,403▲12.5% | $253,030▲59.8% | $217,836▲11.4% | $235,720▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $244,707▲113% | $158,373▲52.6% | $195,463▲75.9% | $222,963▲90.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $114,765▲4.8% | $103,795▲0.8% | $111,135▲11.0% | $117,178▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $109,469▲5.8% | $102,924▼4.9% | $100,165▲7.0% | $112,384▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $103,491▲10.7% | $108,200▲20.6% | $93,620▼4.8% | $111,551▼8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $93,452▲6.6% | $89,753▲8.5% | $98,329▲3.9% | $121,694▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $87,678▼0.7% | $82,757▼2.5% | $94,630▲5.5% | $127,764 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $88,299▼2.3% | $84,840▼5.6% | $89,709▲4.0% | $127,722▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $90,414 | $89,859 | $86,250 | $128,103 | 990EZ |
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 · $55K total
7 grants to Monroe County 4-h Fair totaling $55K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for new restroooms | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for slater fund #30-470-048 | 2021 | $9,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for north bleacher project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | New fairgrounds building | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Fair grounds entrance upgrade | 2019 | $3,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | New fairgrounds building | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Fair grounds entrance upgrade | 2018 | $3,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Monroe County 4-h Fair a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Monroe County 4-h Fair is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6076064, based in Albia, Iowa.
- What is Monroe County 4-h Fair's EIN?
- Monroe County 4-h Fair's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6076064.
- How much revenue does Monroe County 4-h Fair report?
- Monroe County 4-h Fair reported $351,147 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Monroe County 4-h Fair have?
- CharityIndex grades Monroe County 4-h Fair B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Monroe County 4-h Fair (EIN 42-6076064) 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.