# Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Grimes, Iowa 50111. EIN 42-1393547. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The purpose of Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts, Inc. (FOFA) is to promote, support, and encourage the development of successful fine arts programs in the Dallas Center-Grimes (Iowa) Schools in the areas of Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Illustrative Arts, and Speech and Drama. The nonprofit corporation serves the interests of students and provides volunteer, moral,...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/421393547/202201089349200835/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1993
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | $87,515 | $27,764 | $134,014 | $134,014 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/421393547/202201089349200835/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $14,163, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $17,430 is in the bottom 10% of 28 PTAs and PTOs in Iowa; median $51,583.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Polk County, Iowa: about 123,450 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc's EIN?**

Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1393547. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc in Grimes, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1993. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "The purpose of Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts, Inc. (FOFA) is to promote, support, and encourage the development of successful fine arts programs in the Dallas Center-Grimes (Iowa) Schools in the areas of Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Illustrative Arts, and Speech and Drama. The nonprofit corporation serves the interests of students and provides volunteer, moral,..." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Dallas Center-Grimes Community Schools Friends of Fine Arts Inc reported total revenue of $87,515 and total expenses of $27,764 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.