PROJECT IOWA

EIN: 800731028 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$717,404
Total Expenses
$994,122
Total Assets
$1,892,979
Net Assets
$1,818,168
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JULIE FUGENSCHUH
Phone
5152801274
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PROJECT IOWA, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $717K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $994K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

TO FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL TRANSFORMATION THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THEIR PURPOSE AND PROVIDES CAREER GUIDANCE TO OBTAIN MEANINGFUL AND STABLE EMPLOYMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $639,550
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $42,567
Other Revenue $35,287
TOTAL REVENUE $717,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $734,378
Fundraising Expenses $35,694
Program Expenses $821,627
Other Expenses $259,744
TOTAL EXPENSES $994,122

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $717,404 $1,071,447 -0.3%
Expenses $994,122 $999,974 0.0%
Net Income $-276,718 $71,473 -4.9%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
24
Volunteers
100

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
$126,784
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRETT MIDDENDORF PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAH BEACOM VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA LEACH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK LEVI SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHILPI SINGHAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM ESTES-GRIFFITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARAE STINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKI HINTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY DUFFORD EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA LUONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY WOERDEHOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARYN EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE FUGENSCHUH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$123,092 $3,692 $126,784
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 $717,404 $994,122 $1,892,979 $-276,718
2024 $1,071,447 $999,974 $2,155,165 $71,473
2023 $884,038 $869,903 $2,239,076 $14,135
2022 $492,269 $614,948 $427,478 $-122,679
2021 $653,913 $637,350 $612,355 $16,563
2020 $696,399 $643,607 $595,194 $52,792
2019 $720,354 $683,048 $192,811 $37,306
2018 $548,900 $525,332 $154,421 $23,568
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