Iowa Association of Realtors
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What it says it does
TO UNITE REAL ESTATE LICENSEES OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND LOCAL BOARDS OF REALTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXERTING EFFECTIVELY A COMBINED INFLUENCE UPON MATTERS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE TO ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS THROUGHOUT THE STATE (SEE SCHEDULE O). AND THE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF PERSONS ENGAGED THEREIN. TO ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN IMPROVING AND MAKING MORE EFFICIENT THEIR BUSINESS BY THE ADOPTION OF SERVICES, RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE DEEMED PROPER. TO ASSIST IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CODE OF IOWA, PARTICULARLY AS TO THOSE PORTIONS THEREOF REGULATING TO THE PRACTICES AND OPERATIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS. TO EDUCATE AND INFORM MEMBERS ON ISSUES. TO SUPPORT PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS RELATING TO REAL ESTATE.
- Income
- $4.1 million
- Spending
- $4.1 million
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 34
- Highest pay
- $272,964, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- EDUCATION - TO EDUCATE MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THEIR PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND TO ALLOW THE MEMBERS TO MEET STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.
- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - TO EDUCATE AND INFORM LAWMAKERS OF THE EFFECTS OF PENDING LEGISLATION AND TO DEFEND THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF LANDOWNERS IN IOWA.
- COMMUNICATION - TO UPDATE MEMBERS ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1954.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: National Association of Realtors (Chicago, IL), EIN 36-1520690. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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