To empower a caring community that promises the well-being of every child. Thriving Families Alliance works together through interagency and cross-discipline collaboration to better coordinate efforts to effectively address the needs of children and families in Southwest Iowa.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+18.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$209K
+18.3% YoY
About Promise Partners
Based on IRS filings
Promise Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $594.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,074,475 | $940,339 | $925,581 |
| Revenue | $1,906,107 | $1,808,594 | $1,678,671 |
| Expenses | $1,899,561 | $1,746,004 | $1,619,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $594 | $182 | $114 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Promise Partners
FY27 Request for Extensions - Family Support, Health Services, and Dental
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP) - Car Seat Safety
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP) - Early Literacy
Promise Partners
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lutheran Family Services ($469,242), Visiting Nurse Association ($259,286), Southwest Iowa Families ($162,731).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Home Association Council Bluffs, IA | Qualtiy Childcare | $26,577 |
| Lutheran Family Services Council Bluffs, IA | Parents as Teachers | $469,242 |
| Southwest Iowa Families Clarinda, IA | Mental Health Healthy Families | $162,731 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Council Bluffs, IA | Maternal InfantHome Visits | $259,286 |
| West Central Community Action Harlan, IA | Child care Consultants | $128,042 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Russmann | Executive Director | 40 | $80,451 |
| Alexis Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Curtis Hamstra | Director | 1 | — |
| Gayle Strickland | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Bouska | Director | 1 | — |
| Kris Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Melvyn Houser | Chair | 1 | — |
| Scott Belt | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promise Partners?
Promise Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Promise Partners?
As of 2024, Promise Partners holds $1.1M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Promise Partners operate?
Promise Partners has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does Promise Partners award?
In 2024, Promise Partners awarded 5 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $209K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Promise Partners's EIN?
Promise Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1240327. 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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