MENTOR IOWA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARTIN LESTER

Phone

5152779797

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MENTOR IOWA, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $247K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Net assets of $506K represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF MENTOR IOWA IS TO PROVIDE TRAINED VOLUNTEER MENTORS TO AT-RISK CHILDREN IN NEED OF A POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODEL. WE WILL DO THIS BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $119,222

MENTORING- PROGRAM MATCHING ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH CHILDREN IN THE POLK COUNTY IOWA JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM - APPROXIMATELY 175 ADULT VOLUNTEERS, APPROXIMATELY 115 CHILDREN CURRENTLY MATCHED...

MENTORING- PROGRAM MATCHING ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH CHILDREN IN THE POLK COUNTY IOWA JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM - APPROXIMATELY 175 ADULT VOLUNTEERS, APPROXIMATELY 115 CHILDREN CURRENTLY MATCHED. VOLUNTEERS OFFER A UNIQUE ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GOAL OF GIVING NEGLECTED, ABUSED, AND FORGOTTEN CHILDREN ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE AND ATTENTION.

Program 2

Expenses: $79,481

GROUP ACTIVITIES- PROGRAM PROVIDING MONTHLY GROUP ACTIVITIES TO GIVE THE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO FUN PLACES, LEARN NEW THINGS, AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS. ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED...

GROUP ACTIVITIES- PROGRAM PROVIDING MONTHLY GROUP ACTIVITIES TO GIVE THE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO FUN PLACES, LEARN NEW THINGS, AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS. ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED PICNICS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, HORSEBACK RIDING, CAMPING, SPORTING EVENTS, AND OTHER.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $224,655

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-1,624

Other Revenue $23,920

TOTAL REVENUE $246,951

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $153,134

Fundraising Expenses $10,053

Program Expenses $198,703

Other Expenses $93,402

TOTAL EXPENSES $246,536

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$246,951	$250,612	0.0%
Expenses	$246,536	$250,470	0.0%
Net Income	$415	$142	+1.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

306

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$118,417

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT FARRELL	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIME BLUE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACKSON WAECHTER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN PIERCE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOBY GRIFFIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLIE MARTEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLEEN DUBBERKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN VAN MEER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOGAN MOLINA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRISHA KNUDSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE RIBBENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT MIDDENDORF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN PETERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVAN POWERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY JO BEELER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PARKER LANGE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY MEANY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOLORES VENEGAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYME ROBBINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRET TOYNE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN LESTER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$105,464	$12,953	$118,417

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$246,951	$246,536	$506,443	$415
2024	$250,612	$250,470	$451,376	$142
2023	$260,495	$233,954	$436,112	$26,541
2022	$230,975	$225,118	$374,305	$5,857
2021	$311,885	$201,343	$440,962	$110,542
2020	$204,667	$210,458	$352,282	$-5,791
2019	$198,949	$214,695	$316,650	$-15,746
2018	$240,764	$216,610	$305,519	$24,154