Pottawattamie County Development Corporation
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Pottawattamie County Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Pottawattamie County Development Corporation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $27,900
- Median grant
- $27,900
- Total assets
- $11,862,478
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Pottawattamie County Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NeighborWorks Home Solutions ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NeighborWorks Home Solutions Council Bluffs, IA | Construction of homes for low income | $27,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,862,478 | $803,983 | $1,496,479 | $27,900 | 1 | $37,582 |
| 2024 | $13,506,285 | $766,149 | $1,782,182 | — | — | $65,773 |
| 2023 | $15,645,673 | $3,930,489 | $1,980,109 | — | — | $3,442 |
| 2022 | $14,638,209 | $4,004,166 | $1,459,822 | — | — | $314 |
| 2020 | $7,450,789 | $1,451,387 | $1,108,241 | — | — | $219 |
About Pottawattamie County Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Council Bluffs, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation is led by Chris LaFerla, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris LaFerla
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$76K (2024) → $73K (2025)
Dave Burd
Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Rauth
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wyatt Greenwood
Director
Board Vice Chair → Past Board Vice Chair, 2024
Past Board Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Vanderpool
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Hoss
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Hoesing
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kinney
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Wise
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Barton
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Smith
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dresher
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hanwright
Director
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Murillo
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Majeres
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hartman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fletcher
Treasurer
Board Chair → Board Treasurer, 2023
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Amy McDermott (2020–2024) — Past-Board Secretary
- Former: Tom Hanafan (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kerrie Snyder (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Carlous (2024) — Past- President
- Former: David Zimmerman (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sammy Evan (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Soctt Hartman (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Carolus (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Pete Petersen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sheryl Garst (2020–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Barry Cleveland (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judd Cochran (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Rollins (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Fox (2023) — Contracted CEO
- Former: Carol Horner (2020) — Member
- Former: Gary Matters (2020) — Member
- Former: Kelly Carman (2020) — Member
- Former: Kristen Blum (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Matt Johnson (2020) — Board Secretary
- Former: Mike Alford (2020) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Rick Guill (2020) — Board Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $73K, to Chris LaFerla (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Pottawattamie County Development Corporation
How much does Pottawattamie County Development Corporation give each year?
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pottawattamie County Development Corporation?
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $804K.
What is Pottawattamie County Development Corporation?
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Council Bluffs, IA. It holds $11.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Pottawattamie County Development Corporation operate?
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Pottawattamie County Development Corporation's EIN?
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1459560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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