Reifel-ellwood Education Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Red Oak, Iowa, registered in 1972, with $6,628 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$6,628
▼ 5.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4,976
Net assets
$130K
Employees
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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 Reifel-ellwood Education Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Reifel-ellwood Education Trust: 314 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Reifel-ellwood Education Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Reifel-ellwood Education Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $5,983 (FY2020) to $6,628 (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
24.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$130K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$130K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,628▼5.6% | $4,976▲1.0% | $129,999▲2.1% | $129,999▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,022▲68.2% | $4,926▼13.3% | $127,290▼5.0% | $127,290▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,176▼33.8% | $5,681▲13.3% | $133,919▲1.1% | $133,919▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,307▲5.4% | $5,012▼5.8% | $132,488▲1.1% | $132,488▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,983 | $5,319 | $130,989 | $130,989 | 990PF |
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Data for Reifel-ellwood Education Trust (EIN 42-6149714) 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.