Iowa Association Soil Conservation Districts

EIN: 426077181 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Des Moines, IA

Total Revenue
$1,320,773
Total Expenses
$1,248,505
Total Assets
$303,771
Net Assets
$282,450
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
Dien Judge
Phone
5152898300
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Iowa Association Soil Conservation Districts, founded in 1951, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO WORK WITH SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,017,737

GRANTS TO IOWAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVTION DISTRICTS AND OTHER GRANT EXPENDITURES FOR EDUCATION OF LOCAL RESIDENTS ON CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL...

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GRANTS TO IOWAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVTION DISTRICTS AND OTHER GRANT EXPENDITURES FOR EDUCATION OF LOCAL RESIDENTS ON CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,368

YOUTH EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDING 1 ENVIROTHON, NORTH AMERICAS LARGEST HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETITION, IN WHICH TEAMS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN FIELD...

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YOUTH EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDING 1 ENVIROTHON, NORTH AMERICAS LARGEST HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETITION, IN WHICH TEAMS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN FIELD AND CLASSROOM COMPETITIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, AND 2 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PURSUING A FIELD OF STUDY IN AGRICULTURE OR NATURAL RESOURCES

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,217,872
Program Service Revenue $102,471
Investment Income $430
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,320,773

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,500
Salaries & Benefits $1,043,922
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,031,105
Other Expenses $195,083
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,248,505

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,320,773 $834,651 +0.6%
Expenses $1,248,505 $883,738 +0.4%
Net Income $72,268 $-49,087 -2.5%
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
18
Volunteers
50

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
6
$108,279
Total Directors
15
$108,279
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Whitaker Executive Director 040.00
Officer Director
$70,511 $2,115 $72,626
William Judge Executive Director 040.00
Officer Director
$34,615 $1,038 $35,653
Mary Ellen Miller Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ramona Nitz Past President 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeri Thornsberry President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Elsbernd Vice President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Boyer Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Ladd Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Perry Black Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fred Abels Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Dolan Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Zimmerman Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Boyer Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Ackley Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Olson Director 001.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,320,773 $1,248,505 $303,771 $72,268
2023 $834,651 $883,738 $253,538 $-49,087
2022 $1,193,352 $1,124,649 $294,043 $68,703
2021 $962,458 $1,007,046 $208,977 $-44,588
2020 $1,139,630 $1,139,126 $246,094 $504
2019 $974,953 $950,145 $256,189 $24,808
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