WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

EIN: 421355170 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$624,962
Total Expenses
$546,675
Total Assets
$1,535,980
Net Assets
$1,534,645
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
IA
Phone
5152883279
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $625K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $547K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO ACTIVELY SEEK PRIVATE FUNDS (AND TO COORDINATE FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO ITS CARE) THAT ENSURE EACH STUDENT, REGARDLESS OF HIS OR HER MEANS, HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $300,796

THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY SEEKS FUNDING FOR THE 13 SCHOOLS IN THE WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TIGER PRIDE SUPPLIES...

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THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY SEEKS FUNDING FOR THE 13 SCHOOLS IN THE WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TIGER PRIDE SUPPLIES, VALLEY AFTER PROM COMMITTEE, FRIENDS OF VALLEY DEBATE, VALLEY VOICES, VALLEY PTO, VALLEY DRAMA AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $227,992

THE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXPANDS THE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY INVOLVING AND ASSISTING THE COMMUNITY IN THE SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AND IN THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT...

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THE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXPANDS THE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY INVOLVING AND ASSISTING THE COMMUNITY IN THE SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AND IN THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OVER 100 DISTRICT GRADUATES EACH YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $500

THE STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM IS A CITIZEN-BASED PROGRAM THAT ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL RECEPTION TO HONOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF PERSONNEL REACHING YEARS OF SERVICE MILESTONES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $512,782
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $29,995
Other Revenue $82,185
TOTAL REVENUE $624,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $227,992
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $529,288
Other Expenses $318,683
TOTAL EXPENSES $546,675

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $624,962 $563,723 +0.1%
Expenses $546,675 $640,038 -0.1%
Net Income $78,287 $-76,315 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
130

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
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL KRIST Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY BARLOW Chairperson 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZY HIDER Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY MAYFIELD Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE SRAMEK Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA EMANUEL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLEY CROWLEY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILA STARR School Bd. Rep. 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MATT ADAMS Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ANDRESKI School Bd. Rep. 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $624,962 $546,675 $1,535,980 $78,287
2024 $563,723 $640,038 $1,398,009 $-76,315
2023 $612,100 $575,199 $1,395,005 $36,901
2022 $458,460 $458,849 $1,313,431 $-389
2021 $604,775 $536,985 $1,399,098 $67,790
2020 $475,505 $472,399 $1,148,573 $3,106
2019 $526,489 $515,969 $1,163,714 $10,520
2018 $659,299 $560,850 $1,152,597 $98,449
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