Nonprofit · EIN 23-7102656
IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $147,179 | $80,226 | $66,953 | $1,063,231 | $285,348 | $777,883 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $163,236 | $151,690 | $11,546 | $1,032,321 | $321,391 | $710,930 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $99,102
- of which government grants
- $3,210
- Membership dues
- $29,168
- Program service revenue
- $31,731
- Investment income
- $402
- Net rental income
- $8,875
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,069
- Other revenue
- $15,944
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $20,254
- Depreciation
- $22,769
- Program services (functional)
- $66,999
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,227
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,032,321
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,063,231
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $285,348
- Net assets, end of year
- $777,883
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $599,082
- Gross receipts
- $147,214
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Solem | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Pam Washington | VIce President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Darling | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| William Schmidt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Albright | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sandra Bengstrom | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Wells | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Florence Nicolou | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Saundra Leininger | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Gruber | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanine Wichman | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Madden | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cris Nagla | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Terrell | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Bartenhagen | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karla Wright | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Liewer | Asst Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Solem | President Key employee | 10 | $0 |
| Pam Washington | VIce President Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Darling | Secretary Key employee | 3 | $0 |
| William Schmidt | Treasurer Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Albright | Vice President Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Sandra Bengstrom | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Wells | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Florence Nicolou | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Saundra Leininger | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Gruber | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanine Wichman | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Madden | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cris Nagla | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Terrell | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Bartenhagen | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karla Wright | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Irlbeck | Regional Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Liewer | Asst Treasurer Key employee | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 628 E GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1924
- In care of
- % JOSEPH SOLEM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joseph Solem, 628 E GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 503091924
- Signed the 990
- Kevin Spire, Treasurer
- Phone
- (515) 276-0287
- Website
- www.iowagenealogy.org
Mission
To educate its members and the general public through the preservation acquisition and dissemination of genealogical historical and cultural information including the maintenance of a research library the publication of records and the presentation of conferences workshops and classes.
Program accomplishments
- The society maintains a genealogical research with over 15,000 books 1,000,microforms and 6,000 periodicals. The library has 8 computer stations with internet access for patron use as well as wireless internet to access online databases. The library pays for an institutional subscription to Ancestry.com and MyHeritage. It is also an affiliate of the FamilySearch library in Salt Lake City allowing patron to access specialized record collections. Volunteers who are experienced researchers are available to help library patrons. The library is open 5 days a week for a total of 40 hours.Expenses $50,767 · revenue $3,806
- The society presented 2 major conferences on various topics with an approximate total attendance of 145. The conference and other classes are presented in person as well as via Zoom allowing individuals outside of Des Moines to attend. Each month there are classes on specialized topics with an average attendance of 15 per class. These classes are open to the public and are recorded so they can be watched at later dates. There are 9 groups that meet monthly via Zoom to discuss researching various nationalities and software as well as DNA. The society maintains a Facebook page to share information. A bi-annual publication with genealogical information is sent to all members. They also receive a bi-monthly newsletter and a bi-weekly email update. Volunteers teach classes at societies libraries and community groups throughout the state.Expenses $16,179 · revenue $25,175
- Volunteers provide research on a limited basis for individuals who are not able to come to Des Moines to do their own research.Expenses $25 · revenue $1,631
- For a fee individuals receive certificates in recognition of their family early presence in Iowa. Documentary proofs are added to the library collection. Fees are collected when members register for classes and conferences pay dues and purchase books with credit cards. These fees are used to offset credit card processing expenses. Publications of local records are prepared by volunteers and sold to researchers,Expenses $28 · revenue $1,119
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7102656
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,063,231
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,214
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $147,179 | $80,226 | $1,063,231 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $163,236 | $151,690 | $1,032,321 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $156,504 | $134,041 | $1,092,363 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7102656).
Questions about IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is 23-7102656.
- Is IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Joseph Solem.
- Who are the officers and directors of IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $147,179, expenses of $80,226 and total assets of $1,063,231 at year end.
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