DES MOINES WATER WORKS PARK FOUNDATION

EIN: 464894890 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$460,347
Total Expenses
$590,051
Total Assets
$740,172
Net Assets
$-1,547,944
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
MATT VAN LOON
Phone
5152407993
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DES MOINES WATER WORKS PARK FOUNDATION, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $460K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 81% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $590K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

THE DES MOINES WATER WORKS PARK FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING THE MASTER PLAN CREATED FOR WATER WORKS PARK. THE PLAN TURNS THE PARK INTO A NATIONAL MODEL INCORPORATING RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION WITHIN THE PRODUCTION OF CLEAN WATER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $73,888 Revenue: $419,720

ORGANIZING, PROMOTING, AND HOSTING OF SPECIAL EVENTS AT WATER WORKS PARK TO GENERATE FUNDING FOR THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE PARK AND TO FUNDRAISE FOR FUTURE PROJECTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $80,170

THE BOARD ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PUBLIC AWARENESS, PROJECT PHASING, ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH USER GROUPS AND RELATED ENTITIES...

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THE BOARD ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PUBLIC AWARENESS, PROJECT PHASING, ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH USER GROUPS AND RELATED ENTITIES, ESTABLISHED 501 (C)3 STATUS, DEVELOPED SUPPORT MATERIALS, AND GENERAL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT MISSION OF ORGANIZATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $176,023

PREDEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL COSTS FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF WATER WORKS PARK.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $29,374
Program Service Revenue $419,720
Investment Income $11,253
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $460,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $590,051
Other Expenses $590,051
TOTAL EXPENSES $590,051

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $460,347 $254,998 +0.8%
Expenses $590,051 $304,646 +0.9%
Net Income $-129,704 $-49,648 +1.6%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
42

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
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY JENNINGS BOARD MEMBER 1.92
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA BOULTON BOARD MEMBER 2.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY AUST SECRETARY 1.83
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL FRANKE VICE PRESIDENT 1.73
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW MANATT MEMBER 1.73
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON STONE PRESIDENT 2.69
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN CROSS BOARD MEMBER 1.44
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT VAN LOON MEMBER 1.96
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL CUNARRO MEMBER 0.96
Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY MORRISON MEMBER 2.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY HERRERA MEMBER 2.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS LIGHTFOOT MEMBER 2.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR BOLAND MEMBER 2.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARDIS KELLEY TREASURER 2.92
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT BRUNNER MEMBER 1.15
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $460,347 $590,051 $740,172 $-129,704
2022 $254,998 $304,646 $867,351 $-49,648
2021 $338,708 $1,472,467 $1,156,984 $-1,133,759
2020 $331,488 $2,142,547 $1,393,895 $-1,811,059
2019 $1,806,591 $5,143,977 $3,687,872 $-3,337,386
2018 $1,242,488 $3,662,844 $5,529,164 $-2,420,356
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