P E O Star Scholarship
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
P E O Star Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 2010, with $3,039,048 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312 EIN 30-0583651 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▲ 2.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$10.2M
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 P E O Star Scholarship— 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 rating53 mo reserves · +24% 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 P E O Star Scholarship: 53 mo reserves · +24% 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 P E O Star Scholarship— 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 P E O Star Scholarship: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2020) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.2M
Operating margin
24.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,039,048▲2.2% | $2,299,273▼9.7% | $10,201,031▲7.8% | $10,201,031▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,974,061▲15.6% | $2,547,164▲10.8% | $9,461,256▲4.7% | $9,461,256▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,572,945▲0.2% | $2,299,786▼0.3% | $9,034,359▲3.1% | $9,034,359▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,567,736▲22.0% | $2,305,608▲5.2% | $8,761,200▲3.1% | $8,761,200▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,105,267 | $2,191,922 | $8,499,072 | $8,499,072 | 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 · $176K total
5 grants to P E O Star Scholarship totaling $176K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $25,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $50,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $50,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is P E O Star Scholarship a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. P E O Star Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0583651, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is P E O Star Scholarship's EIN?
- P E O Star Scholarship's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0583651.
- How much revenue does P E O Star Scholarship report?
- P E O Star Scholarship reported $3,039,048 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does P E O Star Scholarship have?
- CharityIndex grades P E O Star Scholarship B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for P E O Star Scholarship (EIN 30-0583651) 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.