Mission
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations.
Public Charity
PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter
PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter is a Public Charity headquartered in Des Moines, IA. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $2.5M revenue, $2.1M expenses, $4.0M total assets. IRS filings disclose 40 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $5.9M.
EIN: 946183854
Des Moines, IA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.5M
Total Expenses$2.1M
Total Assets$4.0M
Grants Given40
Grant Total$5.9M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
ScholarshipsGrant
$393,189
Gen SuppScholarship
$177,102
Education Grants
$156,841
Scholarships
$94,230
Education Loan
$82,274
Showing up to 5 of 40 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Treasurer Intl Chapter
Dana Van Roekel
Secretary
Deborah Hunka
Treasurer
Deborah Owen
Vice President
Kathleen Gill
Organizer
Nancy Van Vliet Arnold
President
Renee Cortise
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5M | $2.1M | $4.0M |
| 2024 | $2.6M | $2.7M | $3.6M |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.4M | $3.7M |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $2.1M | $4.0M |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $1.9M | $2.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.2M to $2.5M (+17%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, IA, MO.
CAIAMO
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.