Spring Ahead Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lime Springs, Iowa, registered in 2004, with $226,451 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$226K
▲ 36.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$226K
Net assets
$941
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 Spring Ahead Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church— 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 Spring Ahead Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C 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 Spring Ahead Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church— 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 Spring Ahead Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $147K (FY2017) to $226K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$79K
Total liabilities
$78K
Net assets
$941
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,451▲36.1% | $225,510▼4.1% | $941 | $78,629 | 990 |
| 2023 | $166,388▼23.2% | $235,239▲18.4% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2022 | $216,727▼11.7% | $198,754▲14.5% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2021 | $245,552▲46.0% | $173,581▲10.6% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2020 | $168,217▲3.2% | $157,013▲13.1% | $56,171▲24.9% | $56,171▲24.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $162,994▲23.7% | $138,864▼1.9% | $44,967▲116% | $44,967▲116% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $131,792▼10.2% | $141,589▼3.7% | $20,837▼32.0% | $20,837▼32.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $146,709 | $146,991 | $30,634 | $30,634 | 990EZ |
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Data for Spring Ahead Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church (EIN 42-1183987) 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.