Northwood-swensrud Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Northwood-swensrud Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northwood, Iowa, registered in 1986, with $33,163 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 167, Northwood, IA, 50459 EIN 42-1280299 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$33K
▲ 37.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$472K
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
—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 Northwood-swensrud Fund— 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 rating264 mo reserves · +35% 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 Northwood-swensrud Fund: 264 mo reserves · +35% 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 Northwood-swensrud Fund— 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 Northwood-swensrud Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $37K (FY2013) to $33K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $472K
Operating margin
35.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$472K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$472K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,163▲37.6% | $21,431▲0.7% | $471,962▲10.6% | $471,962▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $24,103▼18.6% | $21,288▲7.5% | $426,848▲3.1% | $426,848▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $29,606▲11.6% | $19,807▼21.2% | $414,011▼15.8% | $414,011▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,528▲32.3% | $25,139▲59.6% | $491,538▲13.4% | $491,538▲13.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,055▼27.1% | $15,756▼37.4% | $433,283▲3.6% | $433,283▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $27,523▼92.4% | $25,188▲23.4% | $418,130▲4.3% | $418,130▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $363,964▲5060% | $20,405▲12.9% | $400,768▲11.6% | $400,768▲11.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,054▼91.0% | $18,078▼15.9% | $359,167▼6.4% | $359,167▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $78,721▲73.0% | $21,499▲11.8% | $383,550▼6.6% | $383,550▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $45,497▲21.7% | $19,236▲20.4% | $410,547▲1.9% | $410,547▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $37,390 | $15,981▲0.6% | $402,789▲13.1% | $402,789▲13.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $15,878▼11.7% | $356,075▲6.2% | $356,075▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $17,982 | $335,243 | $335,243 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Northwood-swensrud Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northwood-swensrud Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1280299, based in Northwood, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northwood-swensrud Fund's EIN?
- Northwood-swensrud Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1280299.
- How much revenue does Northwood-swensrud Fund report?
- Northwood-swensrud Fund reported $33,163 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northwood-swensrud Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Northwood-swensrud Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northwood-swensrud Fund (EIN 42-1280299) 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.