ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA

EIN: 872297827 Civil Rights & Advocacy

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$332,280
Total Expenses
$276,348
Total Assets
$141,402
Net Assets
$141,402
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JAMIE BURCH ELLIOT
Phone
5152013421
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $332K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $56K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO BRING ABOUT CIVIC BETTERMENTS AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS BY ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT FURTHER SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, EQUITABLE TAXATION, QUALITY EDUCATION, A HEALTHY CLIMATE, AND OTHER CHANGES BENEFITING IOWANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $244,360

PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE

Program 2

SUPPORT OR OPPOSE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $332,280
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $332,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $65,680
Salaries & Benefits $34,700
Fundraising Expenses $31,988
Program Expenses $244,360
Other Expenses $175,968
TOTAL EXPENSES $276,348

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $332,280 $601,500 -0.4%
Expenses $276,348 $585,813 -0.5%
Net Income $55,932 $15,687 +2.6%
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
5
Independent Members
5
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
2
$34,700
Total Directors
6
$34,700
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRED HUBBELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE BURCH ELLIOTT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$34,700 $0 $34,700
COY MARQUARDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCY SUROS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FELICIA HILTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $332,280 $276,348 $141,402 $55,932
2024 $601,500 $585,813 $85,470 $15,687
2023 $369,150 $304,673 $95,283 $64,477
2022 $466,500 $620,933 $5,306 $-154,433
2021 $389,500 $229,761 $159,739 $159,739
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