Nonprofit · EIN 73-1710056
IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DES MOINES, IA 50309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $677,289 | $646,198 | $31,091 | $183,705 | $58,089 | $125,616 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $676,715 | $679,250 | -$2,535 | $192,305 | $97,780 | $94,525 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $721,599 | $719,638 | $1,961 | $216,944 | $119,884 | $97,060 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $343,214
- of which government grants
- $68,776
- Program service revenue
- $309,415
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,660
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,000
- Other revenue
- $24,660
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $317,262
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $384,961
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $47,149
- Occupancy
- $41,974
- Travel
- $7,322
- Program services (functional)
- $362,171
- Management and general (functional)
- $190,527
- Fundraising (functional)
- $93,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $192,305
- Total assets, end of year
- $183,705
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,089
- Net assets, end of year
- $125,616
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $125,616
- Gross receipts
- $692,256
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABBY GUERRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ABBY MARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NATE NICESWANGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EDEN SEXTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VIMINDA SHAFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAKE AUTLIFF | President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH EIKLEBERRY | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABBY GUERRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ABBY MARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NATE NICESWANGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EDEN SEXTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VIMINDA SHAFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAKE AULIFF | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH EIKLEBERRY | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUBY BATIMANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GABBY GUERRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ABBY MARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NATE NICESWANGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAN REINICKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VIMINDA SHAFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MIRIAM WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAKE AULIFF | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| SARAH EIKLEBERRY | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| DAN GUTMANN | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 LOCUST ST STE 350, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2363
- In care of
- % BRAD CLARK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAKE AUTLIFF, PO BOX 704, DES MOINES, IA 50303
- Signed the 990
- ZACH RUS, Executive Director
- Phone
- (515) 381-0588
- Website
- https://iowasafeschools.org/
- Return prepared by
- ZD Accounting Services LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND COMMUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, VICTIM SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- THE GSA NETWORK IS THE DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCES OR GENDERSEXUALITY ALLIANCES IN SCHOOLS. GSAS ARE PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING BULLYING AND SUPPORTING A MORE INCLUSIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $198,138 · revenue $82,656
- SAFE SCHOOLS ACADEMY IS THE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COURSES THAT TEACH TEACHERS, YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS, AND PARENTS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ STUDENTS. THE COURSES COVER A RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING BULLYING, SEXUAL ASSAULT, LGBTQ 101, AND OTHER SUPPORT.Expenses $107,286 · revenue $139,940
- GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON LGBTQ YOUTH IS THE NATION'S LARGEST LGBTQ YOUTH PROGRAM EVENT WITH OVER 1,500 ATTENDEES. THIS EVENT HAS GROWN WITH MANY STUDENTS ATTENDING TO NETWORK AND FIND SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM BUILDS KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVISM AMONG LGBTQ STUDENTS.Expenses $56,747 · revenue $86,819
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1710056
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $183,705
- Income (IRS master file)
- $692,256
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- April 13, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $677,289 | $646,198 | $183,705 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $676,715 | $679,250 | $192,305 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $721,599 | $719,638 | $216,944 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $557,424 | $563,663 | $111,151 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 73-1710056).
Questions about IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS is 73-1710056.
- Is IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2016.
- Are donations to IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS 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 SAFE SCHOOLS 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 IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS 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 IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAKE AUTLIFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $677,289, expenses of $646,198 and total assets of $183,705 at year end.
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