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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0680431

UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Tax-exempt · MASON CITY, IA 50401

Financials

$873K$688K2022$824K$763K2023$747K$662K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$746,698$662,221$84,477$1,327,359$386,811$940,548
June 30, 2024990$823,948$762,900$61,048$1,206,483$369,554$836,929
June 30, 2023990$872,521$688,114$184,407$1,092,625$330,500$762,125
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$711,388
of which government grants
$20,480
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$24,362
Net gain from sales of assets
$435
Other revenue
$10,948

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$256,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,549
Other salaries and wages
$96,341
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$223,692
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$29,771
Occupancy
$7,515
Travel
$7,913
Depreciation
$7,127
Program services (functional)
$403,868
Management and general (functional)
$122,861
Fundraising (functional)
$135,492

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,206,483
Total assets, end of year
$1,327,359
Total liabilities, end of year
$386,811
Net assets, end of year
$940,548
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,385
Publicly traded securities
$215,356
Net assets without donor restrictions
$596,707
Net assets with donor restrictions
$343,841
Gross receipts
$746,698
Employees
3
Volunteers
165
Year formed
1923
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jen ArendsSecretary & CEO
Officer
40$80,549$5,646
Ryan Van OstrandTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Patricia FlemingMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
David PatrickPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Kimber KlevenVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Tara KramerMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Don O'ConnorMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Tara TruexMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Jonathon MarineroMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Courtney WeiskampMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Paige VanDusseldorpMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Marcus YoungePast President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jen ArendsSecretary & CEO
Officer
40$69,405$13,285
Jenna SheriffMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Patrica FlemingMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
David PatrickTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Kimber KlevenMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Mindi SwansonMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Don O'ConnorMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Amber HillMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Jonathon MarineroMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Courtney WeiskampMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Marcus YoungePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Jeannette AdamskiPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jen ArendsSecretary & CEO
Officer
40$68,959$14,917
Jenna SheriffPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Patrica FlemingMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
David PatrickTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Kara RugeMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Michael GreenMember
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
Amber HillMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Roger FliethMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Alicia WeaverMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Cheryl HubbardMember
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Marcus YoungeVice President
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Jeannette AdamskiPresident
Trustee or director
0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
520 S PIERCE AVE STE 204, MASON CITY, IA 50401-2751
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jen Arends, 2911 4th Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401
Signed the 990
Jen Arends, CEO
Phone
(641) 423-1774
Return prepared by
POTTER & BRANT PLC

Mission

Seeking to build a stronger, more caring community by forming partnerships with businesses, community experts, education & health & human service agencies to achieve targeted outcomes & sustained changes in community conditions which will improve the lives of Iowans.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community Impact - The process by which community-wide volunteers donate more than 200 hours of volunteer time to distribute the funds of the United Way Community Solutions Fund to the most critical health and human service needs throughout the eight county region. This is done by review of the partner agencies' applications for funding, visits to the agency sites, and thorough reviews of their financial information and budgets. The distribution of the funds is categorized under the following four focus areas: community basics, investing in children and youth, prevention and reduction of substance abuse, and maximizing independence.
    Expenses $371,693
  • Communication & Marketing - Includes the organization's continuous involvement in the community in order to increase stakeholder knowledge of the United Way and its activities, and to keep the organization connected with the activities which they intend to focus on. The process develops collaboration with these entities to improve health and human services in the eight county region, leveraging the effort of those striving for a common goal.
    Expenses $32,175

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-0680431
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
1942
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,327,359
Income (IRS master file)
$746,698

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$746,698$662,221$1,327,359XML
990June 2024$823,948$762,900$1,206,483IRS
990June 2023$872,521$688,114$1,092,625XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 42-0680431).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA is 42-0680431.
Is UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
Are donations to UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA 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 UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jen Arends.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,549 (Jen Arends, Secretary & CEO).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $746,698, expenses of $662,221 and total assets of $1,327,359 at year end.

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