Des Moines Area Religious Council is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Des Moines Area Religious Council employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Des Moines Area Religious Council 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 06/2023, Des Moines Area Religious Council generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKING TOGETHER TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS FOR THE GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE DMARC EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES STRIVE TO MEET THE SHORT-TERM NEEDS OF THE FOOD INSECURE IN OUR AREA. WE SERVE PEOPLE SEEKING ASSISTANCE THROUGH ONE OF OUR 14 PARTNER FOOD PANTRY SITES AND 3 MOBILE PANTRIES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE NO-CONTACT HOME DELIVERY TO THOSE WHO CANNOT GET TO A PANTRY. INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE MAY RECEIVE A THREE-DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD ONCE PER MONTH FROM EACH OF OUR 14 PANTRIES AT NO COST TO THEM. OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY THREE-DAY SUPPLY, WE PROVIDE MANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE ANY TIME. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 THE DMARC FOOD PANTRY NETWORK INDIVIDUAL VISITS TO OUR FOOD PANTRIES TOTALED 254,896, WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,294,000 MEALS DISTRIBUTED. UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED TOTALED 59,844.
AT ITS ROOTS, DMARC IS A MULTI-FAITH COLLABORATION WORKING TO MEET BASIC NEEDS IN THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY. WE HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF BAHA'ISM, BUDDHISM, CHRISTIANITY, HINDUISM, ISLAM, JAINISM, JUDAISM, SIKHISM, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM AND NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGION. AS SUCH, WE TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERFAITH ENGAGEMENT.WE OFFER AN INTERFAITH YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP, A WEEKLONG CAMP WHERE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE FRESHMEN EXPLORE VARIOUS WORLD FAITHS THROUGH HANDS ON EXPERIENCES IN THEIR SACRED SPACES. CAMP CULMINATES IN EACH CAMPER PRODUCING A DIGITAL SHORT VIDEO OF THEIR OWN FAITH JOURNEY TO THIS POINT IN THEIR LIVES.
THE DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT WILL REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN THE STATE OF IOWA.DMARC IS A MEMBER OF THE IOWA HUNGER COALITION, A 501(C)4 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE IOWA HUNGER COALITION IS A GROUP OF PASSIONATE ANTI-HUNGER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK FOR EFFECTIVE POLICIES AND HELP EDUCATE IOWANS ON THE CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND SOLUTIONS OF FOOD INSECURITY AND HUNGER IN IOWA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Durham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Collier Murdock Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Russell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara Kramer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Strawn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Luai Amro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $158,534 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,273,517 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,149,691 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,432,051 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $50,197 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,298,095 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,586 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $23,915 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,773,672 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $133,877 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,502 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $871,785 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,827 |
Other employee benefits | $86,314 |
Payroll taxes | $78,705 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,530 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,408 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,873 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,006 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,132 |
Office expenses | $139,578 |
Information technology | $43,234 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,441 |
Travel | $65,251 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,872 |
Interest | $91,529 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $219,117 |
Insurance | $53,783 |
All other expenses | $12,232 |
Total functional expenses | $5,940,746 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,653 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,390,487 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $788,867 |
Accounts receivable, net | $150,617 |
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 | $381,189 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,782,075 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $963,435 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $18,233 |
Other assets | $459,034 |
Total assets | $10,974,590 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $137,952 |
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 | $1,176,901 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,314,853 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,861,249 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $798,488 |
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 | $10,974,590 |
Over the last fiscal year, Des Moines Area Religious Council has awarded $38,683 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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POLK COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE PURPOSE: THE HOUSING STABILITY FUND IS A JOINT EFFORT WITH POLK COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED SERVICE MODEL FOR HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE IN POLK COUNTY. DMARC PROVIDES FUNDING TO POLK COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH PROCESSES PROGRAM REQUESTS FOR RENT AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE. | $32,644 |
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA PURPOSE: UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA OPERATES THE CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FORMERLY ADMINISTERED BY DMARC. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. | $6,039 |