GOLDEN HILLS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA

EIN: 421293893 501(c)(3) Environment

OAKLAND, IA

Total Revenue
$1,012,341
Total Expenses
$1,126,408
Total Assets
$1,278,362
Net Assets
$1,148,477
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
BARRY E DEUEL
Phone
7124823029
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GOLDEN HILLS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PRESERVE THE ASSETS OF RURAL WESTERN IOWA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $137,211 Revenue: $18,942

LOCAL FOODS AND SPECIALITY CROPS - RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE BUILDERS INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT SOUTHWEST IOWANS BY DRIVING EFFORTS THAT CONTINUE TO BUILD A DYNAMIC AND RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD WEB, BASED ON...

Read more

LOCAL FOODS AND SPECIALITY CROPS - RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE BUILDERS INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT SOUTHWEST IOWANS BY DRIVING EFFORTS THAT CONTINUE TO BUILD A DYNAMIC AND RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD WEB, BASED ON REGENERATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FRESH AND NUTRITIOUS LOCAL FOOD, IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE LASTING POSITIVE IMPACTS TO BOTH THE ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, ENSURING THRIVING, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $91,146 Revenue: $47,508

WATER RESOURCES - FUNDING THROUGH THE NRCS HAS SUPPORTED MANY LONG-TERM PROJECTS IN THIS PROGRAM AREA. THE PURPOSE OF THE WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION (WFPO) PROJECT IS TO GATHER AND...

Read more

WATER RESOURCES - FUNDING THROUGH THE NRCS HAS SUPPORTED MANY LONG-TERM PROJECTS IN THIS PROGRAM AREA. THE PURPOSE OF THE WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION (WFPO) PROJECT IS TO GATHER AND UPDATE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO WFPO STRUCTURES IN IOWA, INVENTORY WFPO STRUCTURES IN IOWA, AND DEVELOP AND PROVIDE TRAININGS ABOUT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WFPO STRUCTURES IN IOWA. THE REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (RCPP) IS A USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) GRANT WHERE WE ARE THE LEAD PARTNER AND AWARDEE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NRCS TO PROVIDE COST SHARE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR LANDOWNERS TO IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION PRACTICES. SUCH CONSERVATION PRACTICES ELIGBLE FOR THE PROGRAM ARE THOSE THAT WILL IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, REDUCE SOIL EROSION, AND IMPROVE FLOOD RESILIENCY. THE ELIGIBLE AREA IS THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF WEST NISHNABOTNA WATERSHED (FROM THE POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY-SHELBY COUNTY LINE AND SOUTH, THOUGH A SMALL PORTION IS INCLUDED IN SHELBY COUNTY).

Program 3
Expenses: $95,627 Revenue: $150,102

OUTDOOR RECREATION & TOURISM - FUNDING THROUGH THE GILCHRIST FOUNDATION, FUND FOR SIOUXLAND, LOESS HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IOWA DNR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND...

Read more

OUTDOOR RECREATION & TOURISM - FUNDING THROUGH THE GILCHRIST FOUNDATION, FUND FOR SIOUXLAND, LOESS HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IOWA DNR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND OTHER VARIOUS DONORS, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENHANCE THE OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM SCENE IN WESTERN IOWA. THESE FUNDS WERE USED FOR STAFF TIME, PRINTING INTERPRETATIVE PANELS, GUIDEBOOKS, BROCHURES, AND EVENTS. EACH YEAR, WE HOST A MULTI-DAY HIKING & CAMPING EVENT CALLED THE LOHI TREK, LOCATED IN THE LOESS HILLS. THE EVENT HAS SOLD OUT EACH YEAR AND HAS A WAITLIST. PARTICIPANTS NOT ONLY HIKE BUT GET TO LEARN ABOUT OUR UNIQUE LOESS HILLS LANDFORM, PRAIRIE AND WOODLAND ECOSYSTEMS, AND OTHER CONSERVATION TOPICS. THROUGH SEVERAL FUNDING SOURCES, WE HAVE ALSO UPDATED AND REPRINTED THE MUCH REQUESTED SIOUXLAND BIRDING GUIDE. THE BIRDING GUIDE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN 20 YEARS. WE RECEIVED FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT ASPECTS OF THE LOESS HILLS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY INTERPRETIVE MASTER PLAN. THIS INCLUDED REPLACING MANY OLD, FADED INTERPRETIVE PANELS THROUGHOUT THE SEVEN-COUNTY BYWAY CORRIDOR AS WELL AS CREATING SOME NEW PANELS TO BE PLACED IN NEW LOCATIONS.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $88,312
Program Service Revenue $912,064
Investment Income $10,915
Other Revenue $1,050
TOTAL REVENUE $1,012,341

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $529,026
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $496,076
Other Expenses $597,382
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,126,408

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,012,341 $1,012,512 0.0%
Expenses $1,126,408 $846,748 +0.3%
Net Income $-114,067 $165,764 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
13
Volunteers
153

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
5
$74,532
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY FISCUS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL G SANDERS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PETERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BAIER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL VINTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH WATKINS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MILLER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN RAIFE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA MARKER-MORGAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$72,361 $2,171 $74,532
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,012,341 $1,126,408 $1,278,362 $-114,067
2022 $1,012,512 $846,748 $1,339,945 $165,764
2021 $821,890 $794,112 $1,255,420 $27,778
2020 $1,255,079 $1,135,949 $1,387,308 $119,130
2019 $587,623 $616,329 $1,032,007 $-28,706
2018 $692,644 $769,414 $1,085,034 $-76,770
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Iowa Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare GOLDEN HILLS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA with other nonprofits in Iowa and across the country.