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Faculty Benevolent Association Inc

EIN 42-1324634 · Pella, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS A NONPROFIT RETAIL OUTLET, SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHICH MARKETS HANDCRAFTS MADE BY POOR ARTISANS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. PURCHASING THROUGH FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATIONS (FTOS) ASSURES THAT THE ARTISANS RECEIVE A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN MISSION. IT LINKS INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS CHURCHES AND BACKGROUNDS WITHIN THE PELLA AREA IN A COMMON CONCERN FOR THE WORLD'S POOR. IT RELIES ON FTOS WORKING WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE; HELPING THE POOR AND HUNGRY SUPPORT THEMSELVES. PEOPLE OF MANY NATIONS JOIN TOGETHER IN AN ACTIVE VENTURE OF LOVE AND HOPE. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN EDUCATIONAL MISSION. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO VOLUNTEERS, CUSTOMERS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ARTISANS AND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WORK AND LIVE.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. OPERATION OF THE WORK OF OUR HANDS RETAIL STORE. STORE SELLS GOODS PURCHASED FROM ORGANIZATIONS IN THIRD WORLD AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING. PROFITS ARE DONATED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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