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 12/2021, Creating Great Places generated $16.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (41.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
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
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PRAIRIE
NATURE TRAIL - THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED A MAINTENANCE AND
RURAL ARTS - THE ORGANIZATION INSTALLED AND MAINTAINS PUBLIC ART - A
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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J Leighty President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathan Muench V President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Schwaller Sec/tres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Roetman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
K Dorpinghaus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $897 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $15,830 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,727 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,200 |
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 | $3,082 |
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 | $76 |
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 | $47 |
Total functional expenses | $21,405 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,557 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $216,808 |
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 | $519,267 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,536 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,695 |
Total assets | $778,863 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,366 |
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 | $1,366 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $669,389 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,108 |
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 | $778,863 |
Over the last fiscal year, Creating Great Places has awarded $12,200 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CITY COON RAPIDS PURPOSE: Wayfinding | $10,000 |
Coon Rapids, IA PURPOSE: Downtown | $2,000 |
CITY COON RAPIDS PURPOSE: DTR Projec | $200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Creating Great Places has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Iowa Foundation For Education Environment And The Arts Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: TRAIL FUND | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Convention & Visitors Bureau Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $12,878,337 | $11,432,355 |
Wbd Inc Madison, WI | $14,868,892 | $9,399,155 |
Metropolitan Economic Development Association Minneapolis, MN | $45,113,584 | $12,064,856 |
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Chicago, IL | $4,048,275 | $8,262,492 |
Explore Branson Tourism Branson, MO | $1,396,845 | $7,616,014 |
Mhub Chicago, IL | $5,077,327 | $6,781,086 |
Great Plains Institute For Sustainable Development Minneapolis, MN | $9,896,004 | $8,891,636 |
Minneapolis - St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $5,371,081 | $6,502,146 |
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc Chicago, IL | $28,044,875 | $6,086,031 |
Omaha Economic Development Corp Omaha, NE | $18,549,776 | $6,962,293 |
Madison Development Corporation Madison, WI | $34,294,523 | $5,181,232 |
Economic Development Corporation Of Kansas City Missouri Kansas City, MO | $4,885,634 | $3,918,676 |