DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL

EIN: 420788211 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$7,540,511
Total Expenses
$6,310,996
Total Assets
$10,664,303
Net Assets
$9,728,646
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
KATHY UNDERHILL
Phone
5152776969
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL, founded in 1957, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

WORKING TOGETHER TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS FOR THE GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,249,075

THE DMARC EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES STRIVE TO MEET THE SHORT-TERM NEEDS OF THE FOOD INSECURE IN OUR AREA. WE SERVE PEOPLE SEEKING ASSISTANCE THROUGH ONE OF OUR 14 PARTNER FOOD PANTRY SITES AND 2 MOBILE...

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THE DMARC EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES STRIVE TO MEET THE SHORT-TERM NEEDS OF THE FOOD INSECURE IN OUR AREA. WE SERVE PEOPLE SEEKING ASSISTANCE THROUGH ONE OF OUR 14 PARTNER FOOD PANTRY SITES AND 2 MOBILE PANTRIES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE NO-CONTACT HOME DELIVERY TO THOSE WHO CANNOT GET TO A PANTRY. INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE MAY RECEIVE A THREE-DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD ONCE PER MONTH FROM EACH OF OUR 14 PANTRIES AT NO COST TO THEM. OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY THREE-DAY SUPPLY, WE PROVIDE MANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE ANY TIME.IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 THE DMARC FOOD PANTRY NETWORK PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 2,814,165 MEALS. UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED TOTALED 78,504.

Program 2
Expenses: $64,193

AT ITS ROOTS, DMARC IS A MULTI-FAITH COLLABORATION WORKING TO MEET BASIC NEEDS IN THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY. WE HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF BAHA'ISM, BUDDHISM, CHRISTIANITY, HINDUISM, ISLAM...

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AT ITS ROOTS, DMARC IS A MULTI-FAITH COLLABORATION WORKING TO MEET BASIC NEEDS IN THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY. WE HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF BAHA'ISM, BUDDHISM, CHRISTIANITY, HINDUISM, ISLAM, JAINISM, JUDAISM, SIKHISM, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM AND NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGION. AS SUCH, WE TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERFAITH ENGAGEMENT.WE OFFER AN INTERFAITH YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP, A WEEKLONG CAMP WHERE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE FRESHMAN EXPLORE VARIOUS WORLD FAITHS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN THEIR SACRED SPACES. CAMP CULMINATES IN EACH CAMPER PRODUCING A DIGITAL SHORT VIDEO OF THEIR OWN FAITH JOURNEY TO THIS POINT IN THEIR LIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $153,135

THE DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT WILL REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. DMARC IS A MEMBER OF THE IOWA HUNGER COALITION, A 501(C)(4) NON-PROFIT...

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THE DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT WILL REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. DMARC IS A MEMBER OF THE IOWA HUNGER COALITION, A 501(C)(4) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE IOWA HUNGER COALITION IS A GROUP OF PASSIONATE ANTI-HUNGER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK FOR EFFECTIVE POLICIES AND HELP EDUCATE IOWANS ON THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS OF FOOD INSECURITY AND HUNGER IN IOWA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,370,403
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $132,498
Other Revenue $37,610
TOTAL REVENUE $7,540,511

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,385,788
Fundraising Expenses $417,359
Program Expenses $5,466,403
Other Expenses $4,925,208
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,310,996

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,540,511 $5,043,246 +0.5%
Expenses $6,310,996 $6,322,218 0.0%
Net Income $1,229,515 $-1,278,972 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
27
Volunteers
2588

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
4
$142,434
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHASHANK AURORA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK BELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE BUBECK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL COLLIER MURDOCK PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LENDIE FOLLETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY JENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA KRAMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA LOGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MCCORMAC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV RACHEL THORSON MITHELMAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY QUICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT ROBERTS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON BEANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT UNGER CEO 40.00
Officer
$134,805 $7,629 $142,434
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 $7,540,511 $6,310,996 $10,664,303 $1,229,515
2024 $5,043,246 $6,322,218 $9,358,348 $-1,278,972
2023 $7,773,672 $5,940,746 $10,974,590 $1,832,926
2022 $4,920,574 $3,902,915 $11,606,342 $1,017,659
2021 $7,761,383 $5,613,320 $9,657,717 $2,148,063
2020 $4,549,634 $4,502,900 $4,938,529 $46,734
2019 $5,246,174 $3,776,227 $4,721,937 $1,469,947
2018 $3,379,412 $3,533,276 $3,249,858 $-153,864
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