STRANDS OF STRENGTH INC

EIN: 454145232 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$779,242
Total Expenses
$505,853
Total Assets
$2,127,990
Net Assets
$2,127,990
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
DEBRA L PULVER
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STRANDS OF STRENGTH INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $779K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $273K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE WIGS FREE OF CHARGE TO CANCER PATIENTS FOLLOWING RADIATION TREATMENT OR CHEMOTHERAPY

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $529,528
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $249,714
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $779,242

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $243,418
Program Expenses $216,220
Other Expenses $505,853
TOTAL EXPENSES $505,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $779,242 $555,946 +0.4%
Expenses $505,853 $315,668 +0.6%
Net Income $273,389 $240,278 +0.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NICOLE GERDIN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMA HERRING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KABEL DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA L PULVER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY WILKINSON SECRETARYTREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW FLYNN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $779,242 $505,853 $2,127,990 $273,389
2022 $555,946 $315,668 $1,678,002 $240,278
2021 $478,575 $255,210 $1,734,803 $223,365
2020 $279,195 $170,374 $1,328,017 $108,821
2019 $369,093 $214,385 $1,105,383 $154,708
2018 $411,643 $183,165 $811,116 $228,478
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