Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grinnell, Iowa, registered in 2004, with $203,157 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 123, Grinnell, IA, 50112 EIN 20-1045708 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2025)
$203K
▲ 9.9% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$154K
Net assets
$485K
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 Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society— 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 rating38 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 Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society: 38 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 Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society— 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 Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 123, Grinnell, IA, 50112
- City
- Grinnell
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63K (FY2012) to $203K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $485K
Operating margin
24.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$485K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$485K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,157▲9.9% | $154,290▲4.7% | $485,230▲11.7% | $485,230▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $184,924▲64.3% | $147,374▼13.2% | $434,435▲9.5% | $434,435▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $112,535▼53.7% | $169,837▲58.8% | $396,885▼12.6% | $396,885▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $243,178▲162% | $106,918▲35.0% | $454,187▲42.9% | $454,187▲42.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,783▼17.7% | $79,220▼39.3% | $317,927▲4.5% | $317,927▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,699▲15.6% | $130,419▼6.6% | $304,364▼5.5% | $304,364▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $97,515▼3.9% | $139,682▲12.9% | $322,084▼13.1% | $322,084▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,508▼72.0% | $123,690▲45.8% | $370,545▼5.6% | $370,545▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $361,931▲350% | $84,820▲6.3% | $392,727▲240% | $392,727▲130% | 990 |
| 2014 | $80,503▲11.8% | $79,796▼11.4% | $115,615▲0.6% | $170,853▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $72,038▲15.2% | $90,031▲12.2% | $114,909▼13.5% | $172,659▼10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $62,558 | $80,222 | $132,902 | $192,812 | 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.
Grants received · $8,212 total
1 grant to Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society totaling $8,212, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Grinnell College | General support | 2021 | $8,212 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1045708, based in Grinnell, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society's EIN?
- Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1045708.
- How much revenue does Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society report?
- Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society reported $203,157 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Poweshiek Animal League Shelter & Human Society (EIN 20-1045708) 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.