Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Nevada, Iowa, registered in 1940, with $223,366 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 163, Nevada, IA, 50201 EIN 42-6076759 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$223K
▲ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$252K
Net assets
$802K
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 Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc— 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 rating38 mo reserves · -13% 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 Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc: 38 mo reserves · -13% 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 Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc— 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 Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $139K (FY2019) to $223K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $70KNet assets $802K
Operating margin
-12.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$872K
Total liabilities
$70K
Net assets
$802K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,366▲0.3% | $252,201▼10.8% | $802,100▼6.7% | $872,100▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $222,747▲13.1% | $282,671▲45.4% | $860,113▼12.8% | $860,113▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $196,994▼2.4% | $194,351▲3.5% | $986,252▼0.4% | $986,252▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $201,900▼5.3% | $187,731▲32.4% | $990,284▲1.5% | $990,284▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $213,107▲52.8% | $141,815▲56.0% | $975,609▲9.4% | $975,609▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $139,456 | $90,933 | $891,934 | $898,100 | 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 · $31K total
2 grants to Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc totaling $31K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Story county fair association: preserving the history for future generations | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Community building renovation-window replacement | 2014 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6076759, based in Nevada, Iowa.
- What is Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc's EIN?
- Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6076759.
- How much revenue does Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc report?
- Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc reported $223,366 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc have?
- CharityIndex grades Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Story Co 4-h Fair Assoc (EIN 42-6076759) 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.