Nonprofit · EIN 42-6139033
COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $160,755,314 | $96,607,690 | $64,147,624 | $918,701,941 | $26,354,100 | $892,347,841 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $109,094,031 | $72,508,750 | $36,585,281 | $811,888,171 | $24,320,509 | $787,567,662 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $115,164,589
- of which government grants
- $6,179,484
- Program service revenue
- $375,451
- Investment income
- $45,058,566
- Net rental income
- $106,443
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $24,241,551
- Other revenue
- $156,708
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $84,694,702
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,277,219
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,388,796
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,133,264
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,943
- Accounting fees
- $90,503
- Occupancy
- $392,136
- Travel
- $18,389
- Depreciation
- $249,797
- Program services (functional)
- $96,000,830
- Management and general (functional)
- $586,797
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,063
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $811,888,171
- Total assets, end of year
- $918,701,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,354,100
- Net assets, end of year
- $892,347,841
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,057,039
- Publicly traded securities
- $828,297,805
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $889,079,435
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,268,406
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$52,541
- Gross receipts
- $319,776,712
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 652
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINE KNOUS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $366,599 | $75,525 |
| KARLA JONES | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $221,077 | $38,507 |
| ANGELA DETHLEFS-TRETTIN | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $170,891 | $25,101 |
| LYNNE YONTZ | CHIEF CHARITABLE GIVING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $172,237 | $19,945 |
| KRIS PETE-SWANSON | SENIOR VP OF FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $157,128 | $30,209 |
| EMILY TORIBIO | VP OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 1 | $103,413 | $31,695 |
| SARAH RAMSEY | DIRECTOR OF DONOR ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 1 | $108,361 | $8,096 |
| RYAN DOUGLAS | SR. CHARITABLE GIVING ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $102,512 | $8,244 |
| SUSAN FITZSIMMONS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HUBBELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRY NEUGENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LACY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN CODEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTA CODINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
24 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY COFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER COWNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNA DE BACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY FEHRMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ADREAIN HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE HILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED HUBBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARDIS KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KEOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IZAAH KNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD MILLANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELDON OHRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL OMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARREN REBELEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUNNIE RICHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT RILEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RUAN IV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK RUPPRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KUUKU SAAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD SCHOENFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA S THORLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINE KNOUS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $325,069 | $74,328 |
| KARLA JONES | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINIST Officer | 40 | $212,402 | $38,679 |
| LYNNE YONTZ | CHIEF CHARITABLE GIVING OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,443 | $31,041 |
| ANGELA DETHLEFS-TRETTIN | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,949 | $23,858 |
| KRIS PETE-SWANSON | VP OF FINANCE, CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,244 | $28,537 |
| FRANKLIN CODEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FITZSIMMONS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRY NEUGENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LACY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ABEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TEREE CALDWELL-JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTA CODINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY COFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER COWNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA DE BACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FEHRMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ADREAIN HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE HILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HUBBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED HUBBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDIS KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KEOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IZAAH KNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON OHRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL OMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN REBELEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNNIE RICHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RILEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RUAN IV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK RUPPRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD SCHOENFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA S THORLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1915 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3311
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTINE KNOUS, 1915 GRAND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50309
- Signed the 990
- KRISTINE KNOUS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (515) 883-2626
- Website
- WWW.DESMOINESFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BY PROMOTING CHARITABLE GIVING, CONNECTING DONORS WITH CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES . . . WE'RE SIMPLY BETTER TOGETHER.
Program accomplishments
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH CHARITABLE GIVING FUNDS THAT BENEFIT CAUSES AND COMMUNITIES FOREVER. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BY PROMOTING CHARITABLE GIVING, CONNECTING DONORS WITH CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IS CONFIRMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR U.S. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFERS EXPERT GIVING ADVICE, CHARITABLE GIVING TOOLS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL GIVING GOALS, PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF CHARITABLE GIVING FUNDS AND MAXIMUM TAX ADVANTAGES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 2,600 CHARITABLE COMPONENT FUNDS. THROUGH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS AND DONOR FUNDS, OVER $84 MILLION WAS GRANTED TO CHARITABLE CAUSES IN 2024.Expenses $88,551,946 · grants $82,559,042 · revenue $50,265
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR IMPORTANT COMMUNITY BETTERMENT INITIATIVES. THESE INITIATIVES FULFILL SHORT-TERM ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR PROJECT THAT IS KEY TO THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY. BY SERVING AS FISCAL SPONSOR, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR THESE VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO ESTABLISH AN UNNECESSARY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, YET ALLOWS FOR THE PROJECT TO BE CARRIED OUT IN A PRUDENT MANNER WITH STRONG FISCAL OVERSIGHT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THESE PROJECTS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE LAURIDSEN SKATEPARK, GRAY'S LAKE, THE MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY RECPLEX AND PLANNING FOR THE GREATER DES MOINES DISASTER RECOVERY FUND.Expenses $3,324,223 · grants $365,153
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREATER DES MOINES AND RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANT ROLE THE NONPROFIT SECTOR PLAYS IN BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S LEADERSHIP GRANTS SUPPORT CRITICAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREATER DES MOINES. ITS CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS STRENGTHEN THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO HELP IMPROVE THE CAPACITY AND MANAGEMENT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ASSISTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ACCOUNTING SERVICES WHICH ALLOWS THEIR FOCUS TO REMAIN ON MISSION FULFILLMENT.Expenses $4,124,661 · grants $1,770,507 · revenue $375,451
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
- 42-6139033
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T310)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $918,701,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $319,776,712
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $160,755,314 | $96,607,690 | $918,701,941 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $109,094,031 | $72,508,750 | $811,888,171 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $130,145,897 | $77,264,221 | $706,043,341 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 42-6139033).
Questions about COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES is 42-6139033.
- Is COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES 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 COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES 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 COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES 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 COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KRISTINE KNOUS.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 39 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $366,599 (KRISTINE KNOUS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $160,755,314, expenses of $96,607,690 and total assets of $918,701,941 at year end.
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