Creating Great Places
- Assets
- $651.8k
- Revenue
- -$31.1k
- Investments
- $32.5k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Coon Rapids, IA
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-1827029
Organization Overview
Creating Great Places is located in Coon Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creating Great Places is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Creating Great Places generated -$31.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $94.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT VITALITY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL, RECREATIONAL, ART, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RURAL ARTS- THE ORGANIZATION INSTALLED AND MAINTAINS PUBLIC ART- A LARGE SCULPTURE TITLED SHARING THE LANDSCAPE AT THE ROADSIDE SCULPTURE PARK IN COON RAPIDS.
NATURE TRAIL- THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED A MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION FUND FOR TRAILS USED BY BIKERS, SNOWMOBILES AND EQUESTRIAN RIDERS FROM HERNDON TO COON RAPIDS. WE CONTINUE TO COORDINATE WITH THE CITY OF COON RAPIDS AND THE IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION TO SECURE RIGHT OF WAY ACCESS FOR THE 17 MILE TRAIL.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROECTION- THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PRAIRIE POTHOLES PROGRAM. THESE NUMEROUS SHALLOW LAKES AND MARSHES, RICH SOILS AND WARM SUMMERS, ARE HOME TO MORE THAN 50% OF NORTH AMERICAS MIGRATORY WATERFOWL WITH MANY SPECIES WHO ARE DEPENDENT ON THE THESE POTHOLES FOR BREEDING AND FEEDING.PRAIRIE POTHOLES ABSORB SURGES OF RAIN, SNOW MELT AND FLOOD WATERS REDUCING THE RISK AND SEVERITY OF DOWNSTREAM FLOODING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesica Leighty President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathan Muench Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Schwaller Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Dorpinghaus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Roetman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $58,700 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,700 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $595 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $13,654 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$104,087 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | -$31,138 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $85,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $174 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $94,464 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,680 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $327,363 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $262,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $32,536 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,195 |
| Total assets | $651,774 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $240 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $240 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $543,331 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,203 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $651,774 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Creating Great Places has awarded $84,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COON RAPIDS DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT | $58,000 |
MAIN STREET COON RAPIDS PURPOSE: BIN MURAL | $26,000 |