Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Council Blfs, Iowa, registered in 1983, with $1,920,101 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1001 S 6th St, Council Blfs, IA, 51501 EIN 42-1185311 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$17.7M
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.
C+
—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 Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating91 mo reserves · -21% 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 Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment: 91 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ 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 Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment— 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 Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1001 S 6th St, Council Blfs, IA, 51501
- City
- Council Blfs
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $7.6M (FY2016) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $85KNet assets $17.7M
Operating margin
-21.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.8M
Total liabilities
$85K
Net assets
$17.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,920,101▼1.9% | $2,324,712▼13.1% | $17,697,708▼2.1% | $17,782,867▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,958,061▲16.4% | $2,675,502▲25.8% | $18,074,919▼3.8% | $18,169,161▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,682,566▼23.6% | $2,127,414▲19.1% | $18,791,771▼4.7% | $18,882,829▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,201,183▼22.3% | $1,786,529▲5.1% | $19,712,573▲0.4% | $21,175,917▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,834,101▼33.2% | $1,700,531▲224% | $19,625,565▲12.0% | $21,751,404▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,239,557▼0.8% | $524,944▲7.9% | $17,516,402▲27.2% | $19,092,837▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,275,610▲40.2% | $486,469▲68.5% | $13,772,597▲37.9% | $15,371,742▲48.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,048,824▼60.1% | $288,675▲111% | $9,986,530▲30.9% | $10,374,847▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,639,152 | $136,663 | $7,631,281 | $7,730,318 | 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 · $354K total
10 grants to Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment totaling $354K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $52,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2023 | $52,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2022 | $62,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $45,000 |
| Mammel Family Foundation | Arts, culture, humanities | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $6,101 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1185311, based in Council Blfs, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment's EIN?
- Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1185311.
- How much revenue does Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment report?
- Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment reported $1,920,101 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment have?
- CharityIndex grades Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment (EIN 42-1185311) 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.