Community Betterment Organization
The Community Betterment Organization ("cbo") was formed to support central college, the city of pella, and pella regional health center, to engage in activities that such organizations would strive to engage in themselves were it not for cbo, including without limitation, providing amenities that make a small town a more desirable place to live and conduct business.
Community Betterment Organization at a glance
In short: Community Betterment Organization gave $154K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $154K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,473
- +280.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,473
- +280.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $154,473
- Total assets
- $1,179,708
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Betterment Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central College ($154K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Community Betterment Organization gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $300K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central College Pella, IA | Support for Losses Incurred by Movie Theater | $154,473 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,179,708 | $36,644 | $257,330 | $154,473 | 1 | $21,044 |
| 2023 | $2,670,338 | $102,055 | $237,791 | $40,622 | 1 | $20,948 |
| 2022 | $2,805,481 | $666,566 | $293,196 | $125,569 | 1 | $966 |
| 2021 | $2,432,406 | $1,698,245 | $420,439 | $300,000 | 1 | $205 |
| 2020 | $1,154,600 | $15,672 | $121,888 | — | — | $72 |
About Community Betterment Organization
Based on IRS filings
Community Betterment Organization is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pella, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $154K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Betterment Organization's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Farver
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Van Wyngarden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Kreykes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Putnam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Nardini
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Community Betterment Organization
How much does Community Betterment Organization give each year?
Community Betterment Organization gave $154K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $41K across 1 grant.
How large is Community Betterment Organization?
Community Betterment Organization reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is Community Betterment Organization?
Community Betterment Organization is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pella, IA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Community Betterment Organization operate?
Community Betterment Organization has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Community Betterment Organization's EIN?
Community Betterment Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1499686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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