Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Altoona, Iowa, registered in 2011, with $86,413 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1625 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009 EIN 42-6078448 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$86K
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$117K
Net assets
$108K
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.
D
—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 Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -36% 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 Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association: 11 mo reserves · -36% margin earns a D 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 Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association— 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 Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1625 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
- City
- Altoona
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $120K (FY2011) to $86K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $108K
Operating margin
-35.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$108K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$108K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,413▲10.8% | $117,353▲19.1% | $107,674▼22.3% | $107,674▼22.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $77,978▲5.5% | $98,548▲2.7% | $138,614▼12.9% | $138,614▼12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $73,886▲6.6% | $95,924▲17.8% | $159,184▼12.2% | $159,184▼12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $69,328▼30.5% | $81,409▲17.2% | $181,222▼6.2% | $181,222▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $99,734▲102% | $69,444▼1.9% | $193,303▲18.6% | $193,303▲18.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $49,492▼51.6% | $70,815▼40.4% | $163,013▼11.6% | $163,013▼11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $102,356▼25.4% | $118,734▲32.1% | $184,336▼8.2% | $184,336▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $137,120▲19.1% | $89,851▲23.3% | $200,714▲30.8% | $200,714▲30.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $115,135▲19.3% | $72,888▼35.9% | $153,445▲38.0% | $153,445▲38.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $96,474▼26.3% | $113,724▲17.6% | $111,198▼13.4% | $111,198▼13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $130,979▲33.0% | $96,676▲36.0% | $128,448▲36.4% | $128,448▲36.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $98,464▲6.6% | $71,108▼37.9% | $94,145▲41.0% | $94,145▲41.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $92,373▼22.7% | $114,482▲83.8% | $66,789▼24.9% | $66,789▼24.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $119,571 | $62,297 | $88,898 | $88,898 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6078448, based in Altoona, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association's EIN?
- Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6078448.
- How much revenue does Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association report?
- Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association reported $86,413 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Polk County 4-h and Ffa Fair Association (EIN 42-6078448) 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.