Keota Unlimited
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Keota is located in Keokuk County, Iowa, which has been declared an economically disadvantaged area of the state. Keota is a small farming community of approximately 1,000 people located in Southeastern Iowa, approximately 1 hour from any large city. These factors can inhibit the ability to attract and retain new businesses, employers, workers or families.The significant activities of the organization in 2021 included completion of substantial improvements to the Keota Trailhead of the Kewash Nature Trail, business district beautification efforts, listing in the area visitor's guide, and a grant to the Washington Economic Development Group.
- Income
- $6,931
- Spending
- $2,966
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $100 spent. As a part of its economic development mission, Keota Unlimited has encouraged business development and welcomed new businesses to the community. A ribbon cutting and welcome event was held upon the opening of a new hardware & variety store and medical clinic in 2025.
- Keota Unlimited contributed to the purchase of new Christmas Decorations for downtown Keota. The decorations were purchased by the Keota Community Club and will be cared for an placed annually by volunteers of that group.
- Contributions were transferred to the Keota Pool & Aquatic Foundation in support of the Keota Community Pool.
- $36 spent. Support of Community Calendar
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
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 March 2014.
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.
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