Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Pella, Iowa, registered in 1967, with $471,548 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
818 Washington St, Pella, IA, 50219 EIN 42-0896973 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2025)
$472K
▼ 12.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$458K
Net assets
$354K
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 Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +3% 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 Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc: 9 mo reserves · +3% 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 Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc— 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 Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $563K (FY2013) to $472K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $227KNet assets $354K
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$581K
Total liabilities
$227K
Net assets
$354K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471,548▼12.5% | $458,295▼0.9% | $354,278▲3.9% | $581,335▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $538,627▲7.9% | $462,673▼10.2% | $341,025▲28.7% | $545,222▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $499,325▲5.7% | $515,083▲8.0% | $265,071▼5.6% | $516,244▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $472,601▲2.0% | $476,970▲18.9% | $280,829▼1.5% | $508,643▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $463,259▲15.4% | $401,248▼4.4% | $285,198▲27.8% | $484,144▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $401,279▼24.9% | $419,891▼17.8% | $223,187▼7.7% | $403,913▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $534,131▼11.1% | $510,799▼17.1% | $241,799▲10.7% | $392,508▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $600,979▼39.3% | $616,170▼28.1% | $218,467▼42.3% | $356,503▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $989,460▲60.6% | $856,586▲37.9% | $378,496▲32.2% | $477,303▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $616,116▲11.0% | $621,308▲15.8% | $286,349▼1.8% | $346,589▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $554,946▼1.4% | $536,641▲1.1% | $291,541▲6.7% | $340,383▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $562,883 | $530,876 | $273,236 | $362,274 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0896973, based in Pella, Iowa.
- What is Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc's EIN?
- Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0896973.
- How much revenue does Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc report?
- Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc reported $471,548 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance Inc (EIN 42-0896973) 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.