Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
(K25)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
FEED IOWA FIRST
Financial strength (30%)
86/100
Reliability (20%)
79/100
Effectiveness (25%)
80/100
Impact (25%)
85/100
47
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
Feed Iowa First is dedicated to increasing access to nutrient-dense food for underserved households in Iowa. Our mission ensures that all residents, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to fresh, nutritious food, which is essential for health, learning, longevity, and overall quality of life. Health equity begins with food access. We grow food locally and support emerging farmers, fostering a sustainable and inclusive food system for our community.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$483K
Total Revenue
$447K
Total Expenses
$932K
Net Assets
10
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
70.0%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
25.00x
Liability-to-Asset
0.0%
Revenue Diversification
95.9%
Executive Compensation
$84K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 940 similar organizations
(United States, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
70.0% | 91.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
20.5% | 6.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
9.5% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
25.0 mo | 11.2 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
95.9% | 96.6% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
7.3% | 7.0% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
47 / 1000
Financial
79
Reliability
42
Effectiveness
85
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
0
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
79
Program Effectiveness (25%)
42
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
85
522,970 served annually
$148 per beneficiary
3 programs
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 95% Data Complete
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh, local, nutritious produce given to Iowans for 15 years, free of charge every week. | 500,000 | $6.00 | — | Per Week |
| Fresh, nutrient-dense produce distribution to families and individuals in need at no cost to them. | 22,500 | $13.33 | — | Per Week |
| Biodiverse farm land education and implementation. | 470 | $425.53 | — | Lifetime |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $483K | $447K | $932K | 70.0% | 10 |
| 2023 | $504K | $284K | $820K | 72.0% | 3 |
| 2022 | $429K | $286K | $596K | 77.3% | 4 |
| 2021 | $355K | $204K | N/A | — | 3 |
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