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Orchard Place Foundation

EIN 42-1193285 · Des Moines, IA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 52 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST AND BENEFIT ORCHARD PLACE IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES THROUGH THE RECEIPT AND MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE, AS WELL AS THE OVERSIGHT OF OUR RESTRICTED FUNDS AND ENDOWMENT PORTFOLIO.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
24.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$210,232, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 52 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $1.0 million spent. DURING FY2025, WE SUPPORTED OPERATING PROJECTS FOR ORCHARD PLACE INCLUDING SUMMER SCHOOL FOR ORCHARD PLACE CAMPUS; SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR ALL FACILITIES; CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN; CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY; REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS FOR OUR FACILITIES; PACE ENRICHMENT SUMMER PROGRAMMING; CRISIS SERVICES; LEADERSHIP TRAINING; DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION EXPENSES; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS; AND GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ALL FACILITIES.
  2. $712,741 spent. DURING FY2025, WE SUPPORTED CAPITAL PROJECTS OF ORCHARD PLACE INCLUDING BASKETBALL COURT, SECURITY SYSTEMS, GREENHOUSE WINDOW AND FLOORING AT CAMPUS AND SOUND PANELING AND ROOF WORK AT PACE.
  3. $16,272 spent. DURING FY2025, WE SUPPORTED THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFTS, AND TOILETRY PRODUCTS FOR THE CLIENTS IN OUR CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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