IOWA CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ACTION FUND

EIN: 453279620 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$388,151
Total Expenses
$325,459
Total Assets
$1,240,207
Net Assets
$1,240,207
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
ELISABETH WHELAN
Phone
5152550800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IOWA CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ACTION FUND, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $388K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $63K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF IOWA CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ACTION FUND IS TO BUILD ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ELECTORAL POLITICS IN IOWA AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $178,344 Revenue: $19,903

EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION USES COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TECHNIQUES TO ENGAGE IOWANS AND RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE KEY SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES...

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EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION USES COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TECHNIQUES TO ENGAGE IOWANS AND RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE KEY SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES MENTIONED ABOVE, AND CONDUCT ISSUE EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO BUILD A GRASSROOTS POWER BASE AND BUILD GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP TO BRING ABOUT EFFECTIVE CHANGE ON THEIR KEY ISSUES. THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE LOCAL MEETINGS, MEDIA, OUTREACH, AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON KEY ISSUES AND THEIR WORK.

Program 2
Expenses: $78,689

ELECTORAL WORK - DURING THE ELECTION SEASON, WHEN SUCH ACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONDUCT VOTER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION EFFORTS, SUCH AS A...

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ELECTORAL WORK - DURING THE ELECTION SEASON, WHEN SUCH ACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONDUCT VOTER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION EFFORTS, SUCH AS A DOOR TO DOOR CANVASS AND PHONE CANVASS TO EDUCATE VOTERS ON KEY ISSUES, GET OUT THE VOTE AND RAISE SUPPORT FOR THEIR WORK. THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE CANDIDATES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO ADDRESS THESE KEY ISSUES. FROM TIME TO TIME THEY WILL INTERVENE IN CANDIDATE ELECTIONS ALSO WHERE IT HELPS THEM FURTHER THEIR GOALS AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW.

Program 3
Expenses: $376

DIRECT LOBBYING - THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE IN DIRECT LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS MEETINGS WITH ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, WORKING TO GET LEGISLATORS TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT KEY...

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DIRECT LOBBYING - THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE IN DIRECT LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS MEETINGS WITH ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, WORKING TO GET LEGISLATORS TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT KEY LEGISLATION, OPPOSING LEGISLATION THAT IS CONTRARY TO THE ISSUE POSITIONS AND STAYING IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH KEY ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THEIR ISSUES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $318,341
Program Service Revenue $19,903
Investment Income $49,907
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $388,151

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $176,763
Fundraising Expenses $35,161
Program Expenses $257,409
Other Expenses $148,696
TOTAL EXPENSES $325,459

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $388,151 $359,355 +0.1%
Expenses $325,459 $240,808 +0.4%
Net Income $62,692 $118,547 -0.5%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
58

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
$18,703
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHERIE MORTICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARTANYAN BROWN VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH KUPER TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM HAGEMANN SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA RENDON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE DUHN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN TEWS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM MOHAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN HURST DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN BURGER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH WHELAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 13.37
Officer
$17,100 $1,603 $18,703
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 $388,151 $325,459 $1,240,207 $62,692
2023 $359,355 $240,808 $1,174,350 $118,547
2022 $756,168 $568,747 $1,055,703 $187,421
2021 $491,082 $484,069 $868,282 $7,013
2020 $1,458,489 $1,028,212 $861,269 $430,277
2019 $660,737 $430,678 $430,992 $230,059
2018 $377,965 $352,382 $200,933 $25,583
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