Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Algona, IA EIN: 83-0993675

The primary purpose of the not for profit is to support and benefit Exceptional Opportunities, Inc. and all the income of the foundation shall be distributed to or for the benefit of Exceptional Opportunities, Inc.

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc at a glance

Total assets
$6,153,376
+5.6% vs 2025
Revenue (2026)
$380,304
+17.2% vs 2025
Net investment income (2026)
$338,212
+14.7% vs 2025
Expenses (2026)
$597,064
+1537.5% vs 2025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc funds

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

States

Cities

Algona

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025 0 grants2026

In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $260K.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$6,153,376$380,304$597,064——$338,212
2025$5,827,918$324,382$36,463——$294,743
2024$5,249,782$91,426$286,008——$44,339
2023$4,869,588$150,184$266,268——$124,584
2022$4,707,138$1,031,124$30,856——$243,977
2021$4,716,021$125,566$17,751——$123,066
2020$4,414,263$-483,230$293,005$259,6001$-483,230

About Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Algona, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $338K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc is led by Bob Christensen, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Bob Christensen

    President

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    Secretary → President, 2026

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Schmidt

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Junkermeier

    Director

    Vice President → President, 2024

    President → Director, 2026

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Weber

    Director

    President → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca Lewis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Ludwig

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beany Bode

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Wiltgen

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karie Young

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pam Cox

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Habeger

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Brien Rindone (2020–2025) — Director
  • Former: Judy Haag (2020–2025) — Vice President
  • Former: Walter Renger (2020–2025) — Director
  • Former: Lynn Jenson (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Dennis Holmes (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jean Menning (2020–2021) — Executive Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc

How large is Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc?

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $380K.

What is Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc?

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Algona, IA. It holds $6.2M in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc operate?

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Iowa.

What is Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc's EIN?

Exceptional Opportunities Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0993675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)

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