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Efficiency Ranking · Iowa

Most Efficient Charities in Iowa

6 nonprofits ranked by Efficiency Score. 2 earn an A grade for excellent financial stewardship.

#OrganizationScoreGrade
1Drake University
Education
82A
2Intermediaryed
Education
81A
3The Trustees Of Grinnell College
Education
68B
4State University Of Iowa Foundation
Education
63C
5Iowa State University Foundation
Education
63C
6Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Environment & Animals
63C
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Frequently Asked Questions

The most efficient charities in Iowa are ranked above by our Efficiency Score. The top-ranked organization scores 82/100.

The Efficiency Score weighs four factors from IRS 990 data: program spending ratio (50%), revenue growth consistency (20%), fund reserves (20%), and CEO compensation relative to revenue (10%). Scores range from 0 to 100.