Wapello Fire & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wapello, Iowa, registered in 2005, with $44,198 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2021)
$44K
▲ 33.3% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2021)
$9,914
Net assets
$241K
Employees
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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 →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 Wapello Fire & Rescue 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 Wapello Fire & Rescue Inc: 291 mo reserves · +78% margin earns a B+ 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 Wapello Fire & Rescue 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 Wapello Fire & Rescue Inc: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $25K (FY2013) to $44K (FY2021) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
77.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$241K
Net assets
$241K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $44,198▲33.3% | $9,914▲46.3% | $240,815▲16.6% | $240,815▲16.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $33,157▲48.3% | $6,775▼76.1% | $206,532▲14.6% | $206,532▲14.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $22,364▲38.2% | $28,313▲82.8% | $180,151▼3.2% | $180,151▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $16,180▼30.4% | $15,491▲34.5% | $186,101▲0.4% | $186,101▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $23,257▼51.8% | $11,521▼70.8% | $185,412▲6.8% | $185,412▲6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $48,263▲80.8% | $39,490▲177% | $173,676▲5.3% | $173,676▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $26,691▲35.6% | $14,252▼6.9% | $164,903▲8.2% | $164,903▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,679▼21.3% | $15,311▲7.1% | $152,464▲2.9% | $152,464▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $25,017 | $14,293▲27.5% | $148,096▲7.8% | $148,096▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,208▼43.8% | $137,372▲5.1% | $137,372▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $19,953▼28.9% | $130,703▲5.6% | $131,011▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $28,057 | $123,824 | $123,824 | 990 |
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Data for Wapello Fire & Rescue Inc (EIN 20-2146936) 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.