Urbandale Community Action Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Urbandale, Iowa, registered in 2001, with $106,468 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$106K
▼ 33.0% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2025)
$130K
Net assets
$29K
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 Urbandale Community Action Network Inc— 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 Urbandale Community Action Network Inc: 3 mo reserves · -22% 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 Urbandale Community Action Network Inc— 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 Urbandale Community Action Network Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $325K (FY2017) to $106K (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-22.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31K
Total liabilities
$2,553
Net assets
$29K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,468▼33.0% | $129,908▼7.9% | $28,852▼44.8% | $31,405▼42.1% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $159,015▲49.7% | $141,029▼31.1% | $52,292▲62.4% | $54,204▲63.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $106,206▼41.9% | $204,551▼17.3% | $32,190▼54.8% | $33,247▼55.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $182,770▼27.5% | $247,288▲6.4% | $71,164▼47.5% | $74,634▼46.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $251,987▲21.4% | $232,486▲4.4% | $135,426▲16.8% | $138,274▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $207,563▼51.9% | $222,792▼58.2% | $115,925▲4.7% | $158,158▲40.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $431,624▲32.8% | $532,492▲122% | $110,731▼47.7% | $112,924▼47.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $325,016 | $239,324 | $211,599 | $214,312 | 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.
29 grants to Urbandale Community Action Network Inc totaling $512K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $19,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,750 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2022 | $34,472 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2022 | $23,429 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2021 | $82,793 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution-central iowa water trails | 2021 | $21,409 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2020 | $80,540 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $20,433 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution to fund operation of new facility with community clothing closet | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution from emergency relief fund | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $250 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2019 | $8,155 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | At-risk teen services and urbandale miracle league field | 2018 | $105,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Urbandale miracle league field and all inclusive playground. | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for january food pantry reimbursement | 2017 | $17,747 |
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Data for Urbandale Community Action Network Inc (EIN 42-1521664) 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.