Guardian Project - IA
Guardian Project - IA is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $389K in total assets.
Guardian Project - IA at a glance
- Total assets
- $388,930
- -0.7% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $4,234
- -96.0% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $7,151
- -93.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Guardian Project - IA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Des Moines Parks Des Moines, IA | General Support | $168,884 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $388,930 | $4,234 | $7,151 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $391,847 | $105,170 | $109,827 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $396,504 | $274,957 | $177,742 | $168,884 | 1 | $-3,810 |
| 2019 | $299,395 | $50,193 | $30,996 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guardian Project - IA is led by Chip Albright, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Chip Albright
President
Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Banasiak
Director
Secretary → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Schneider
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Ladd
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Arnold
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Izaah Knox
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Sieman
Secretary
At-Large Member → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hunt
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Laverne Greenfield Left Jan (2021) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Laverne Greenfield (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Knapp II (2019) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Charles Hull (2019) — Director
- Former: Gerard Neugent (2019) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Nolden Gentry (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard L. Goodson Jr. (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Guardian Project - IA
How large is Guardian Project - IA?
Guardian Project - IA reported $389K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is Guardian Project - IA?
Guardian Project - IA is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in West Des Moines, IA. It holds $389K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Guardian Project - IA operate?
Guardian Project - IA has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Guardian Project - IA's EIN?
Guardian Project - IA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2427959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 April 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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