PURSUIT OF INNOVATION

EIN: 471895137 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Des Moines, IA

Total Revenue
$392,347
Total Expenses
$833,794
Total Assets
$166,416
Net Assets
$160,871
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
NANCY MWIROTSI
Phone
5155189371
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PURSUIT OF INNOVATION, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $392K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $834K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 113% operating deficit.

Mission

We teach technology to underserved youth

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $570,810

Our mission is to challenge, inspire and teach technology skills to students with potential. Empowering refugee and underserved youth to achieve success, garner influence and gain stability in their

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $392,001
Program Service Revenue $346
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $392,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $410,744
Fundraising Expenses $11,502
Program Expenses $570,810
Other Expenses $423,050
TOTAL EXPENSES $833,794

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $392,347 $343,716 +0.1%
Expenses $833,794 $562,813 +0.5%
Net Income $-441,447 $-219,097 +1.0%
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
N/A
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
13
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
0
$0
Total Directors
1
$130,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY MWIROTSI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Director
$130,000 $0 $130,000
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 $392,347 $833,794 $166,416 $-441,447
2024 $343,716 $562,813 $297,815 $-219,097
2023 $771,468 $659,522 $467,117 $111,946
2022 $614,816 $495,874 $351,877 $118,942
2021 $194,430 $134,923 $135,712 $59,507
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