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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77K
-36.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$11K
About Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
Based on IRS filings
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in WATERLOO, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,468 | $121,607 | $99,716 |
| Revenue | $176,785 | $153,950 | $169,186 |
| Expenses | $182,732 | $132,219 | $117,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 3Step Sports LLC ($15,500), Netlynx Sports ($15,000), University of Northern Iowa ($8,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Johnson | Executive Director | 40 | $59,828 |
| Darren Corson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ryan Shaw | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tavis Hall | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jordan Martin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sheila Kittleson | President | 2 | — |
| Kelly Nicholson | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Pickar | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mary Greenley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amy Thole | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in WATERLOO, IA. It holds $77K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission?
As of 2024, Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission holds $77K in total assets with $177K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission operate?
Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission award?
In 2024, Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission awarded 4 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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