Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
TO EMPOWER AND UNITE GRASSROOTS PEOPLE OF ALL RACES TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR COMMUNITIES; INVOLVE THEM IN IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS AND NEEDS; AND IN TAKING ACTION TO ADDRESS THEM; AND BE A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$58K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$14K
About Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,694,497 | $3,344,657 | $3,091,814 |
| Revenue | $1,798,995 | $1,841,850 | $2,098,151 |
| Expenses | $1,512,269 | $1,651,901 | $1,567,869 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $113,734 | $62,230 | $16,888 |
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vision Leads Foundation Inc ($15,000), Dakota Rural Action ($14,250), Land Stewardship Project ($14,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAKOTA RURAL ACTION BROOKINGS, SD | FACTORY FARM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,250 |
| LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT MINNEAPOLIS, MN | FACTORY FARM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,250 |
| MISSOURI RURAL CRISIS CENTER COLUMBIA, MO | FACTORY FARM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,250 |
| VISION LEADS FOUNDATION INC ELM GROVE, WI | NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION WORK | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARB KALBACH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JENNY TURNER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MIKE FARLEY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEAN O'DONNELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MISTY REBIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS NEUBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHOUTHASACK KEOPRASEUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURAL CLINTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRI MOSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM BIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURT NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELISABETH WHELAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 44.14 | $83,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement?
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DES MOINES, IA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement?
As of 2024, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement holds $3.7M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $58K in 2024.
Where does Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement operate?
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement has awarded grants in Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement award?
In 2024, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement awarded 4 grants totaling $58K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement's EIN?
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1110721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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