Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dedham, Iowa, registered in 1999, with $203,284 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
25494 320th St, Dedham, IA, 51440 EIN 42-1491749 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$203K
▲ 129.1% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
$243K
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+
★★★★
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 Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R— 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 rating19 mo reserves · +23% 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 Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R: 19 mo reserves · +23% 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 Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 25494 320th St, Dedham, IA, 51440
- City
- Dedham
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55K (FY2012) to $203K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $243K
Operating margin
23.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$243K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$243K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203,284▲129% | $156,602▲35.6% | $243,132▲23.5% | $243,132▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $88,731▼43.4% | $115,507▼14.0% | $196,857▼12.0% | $196,857▼12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $156,865▼20.3% | $134,346▲46.2% | $223,822▲0.3% | $223,822▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $196,783▲133% | $91,903▼21.1% | $223,098▲72.3% | $223,098▲72.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $84,635▼46.4% | $116,525▼0.3% | $129,488▼19.8% | $129,488▼19.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $157,901▲69.6% | $116,826▲51.5% | $161,378▲33.6% | $161,378▲33.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $93,110▼5.3% | $77,105▲5.0% | $120,755▲15.8% | $120,755▲15.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $98,312▲68.1% | $73,412▲14.0% | $104,299▲31.4% | $104,299▲31.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $58,491▼31.2% | $64,369▼29.1% | $79,399▼6.9% | $79,399▼6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $85,022▼10.3% | $90,835▲20.8% | $85,277▼7.7% | $85,277▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $94,811▲172% | $75,174▲88.7% | $92,414▲27.0% | $92,414▲27.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $34,812▼36.2% | $39,847▼16.8% | $72,777▼6.5% | $72,777▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $54,586 | $47,914 | $77,812 | $77,812 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $11,103 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2019 | $5,960 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2018 | $5,857 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1491749, based in Dedham, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R's EIN?
- Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1491749.
- How much revenue does Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R report?
- Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R reported $203,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R have?
- CharityIndex grades Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Saving Our Avian Resources S O A R (EIN 42-1491749) 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.