Susie F Sower Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Susie F Sower Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marshalltown, Iowa, registered in 1961, with $12,966 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
106 S 1st Ave Ste A, Marshalltown, IA, 50158 EIN 42-6057354 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$51K
Net assets
$356K
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.
F
—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 Susie F Sower Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating85 mo reserves · -290% 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 Susie F Sower Trust: 85 mo reserves · -290% margin earns a F 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 Susie F Sower Trust— 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 Susie F Sower Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 106 S 1st Ave Ste A, Marshalltown, IA, 50158
- City
- Marshalltown
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $17K (FY2013) to $13K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $356K
Operating margin
-289.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$356K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$356K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,966▼2.0% | $50,540▲14.7% | $356,247▼9.5% | $356,247▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,230▼83.7% | $44,044▼0.8% | $393,821▼7.3% | $393,821▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,038▲1194% | $44,419▲1.3% | $424,635▲9.4% | $424,635▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,265▼95.6% | $43,866▼3.6% | $388,016▼8.8% | $451,010▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $143,092▲702% | $45,517▼23.2% | $425,617▲29.7% | $491,716▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,850▼11.3% | $59,288▼7.3% | $328,042▼11.2% | $407,173▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $20,127▲5.4% | $63,972▲40.0% | $369,480▼10.6% | $493,960▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,093▼68.8% | $45,709▲3.7% | $413,325▼6.0% | $413,325▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,241▲222% | $44,099▼1.3% | $439,941▲4.1% | $439,941▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,026▼11.0% | $44,684▲10.6% | $422,799▼5.7% | $422,799▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,370▲28.9% | $40,400▼5.4% | $448,457▼4.1% | $448,457▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,583 | $42,718▲9.2% | $467,487▼5.3% | $467,487▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $39,105▼1.4% | $493,622▼5.4% | $493,622▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $39,675▼0.1% | $521,781▼5.5% | $521,781▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,732 | $552,403 | $552,403 | 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 · $50K total
3 grants to Susie F Sower Trust totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Semi annual distribution | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Trustee request | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | December 2023 disbursement | 2023 | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Susie F Sower Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Susie F Sower Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6057354, based in Marshalltown, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Susie F Sower Trust's EIN?
- Susie F Sower Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6057354.
- How much revenue does Susie F Sower Trust report?
- Susie F Sower Trust reported $12,966 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Susie F Sower Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Susie F Sower Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Susie F Sower Trust (EIN 42-6057354) 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.