Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
To attract, create, and support sports and entertainment programs that have a positive impact on the economy and qualify of life of residents of the Cedar Valley.
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission at a glance
In short: Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $11,250
- Median grant
- $11,750
- Total assets
- $77,468
- -36.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
Who Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 3Step Sports LLC ($16K). Together the top 4 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3Step Sports LLC Woburn, MA | To attract and host the NWCA National Wrestling Collegiate Duals to generate tourism spending in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa | $15,500 |
| Netlynx Sports Loves Park, IL | For the purposes of attracting Netlynx Sports to the Cedar Valley to host the JVA Challenge youth club volleyball tournament to drive tourism spending in Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa. | $15,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | To host the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals tournament to generate tourism spending in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa | $8,500 |
| Iowa High School Athletic Association Boone, IA | To host the IHSAA state football semi-finals and finals to generate tourism spending in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,468 | $176,785 | $182,732 | $45,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $121,607 | $153,950 | $132,219 | — | — |
| 2022 | $99,716 | $169,186 | $117,066 | — | — |
| 2021 | $47,194 | $166,502 | $162,138 | — | — |
| 2020 | $47,556 | $154,038 | $116,895 | — | — |
| 2019 | $20,541 | $123,993 | $120,747 | — | — |
About Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
Based on IRS filings
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Waterloo, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission is led by Ashley Johnson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$46K (2019) → $60K (2024)
Sheila Kittleson
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Corson
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Nicholson
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Shaw
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tavis Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Thole
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pickar
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Greenley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Martin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jim Burbridge (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Schemmel (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Thomas (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Manning (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Ashley Johnson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
How much does Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission give each year?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission's typical grant size?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission's median grant in 2024 was $11,750, and its average grant was $11,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission give grants?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission's top state is Massachusetts, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (33%) and Iowa (32%).
Does Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $177K.
What is Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Waterloo, IA. It holds $77K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission's EIN?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1825070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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