Grow Cedar Valley is located in Waterloo, IA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Grow Cedar Valley employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grow Cedar Valley is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Grow Cedar Valley generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKING TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND WEALTH IN THE WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS AREA AND SURROUNDING ECONOMIC REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AIMED AT PROMOTING THE WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS, IOWA METROPOLITAN AREA TO NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carolyn Darrah Past Secreta | 40 | $207,003 | |
Melissa Reade Leader Valle | 40 | $121,477 | |
James Schaefer Dir. Of Inve | 40 | $118,416 | |
Sandi Sommerfelt VP Of Operat | 40 | $114,418 | |
Lisa Skubal VP Of Econom | 40 | $120,837 | |
Katy Susong Secretary / | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,071,265 |
Fundraising events | $46,800 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $150,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,660 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,443,225 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $618,145 |
Investment income | $58,999 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $15,450 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,884 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,261,185 |
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. | $312,241 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $932,959 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,278 |
Other employee benefits | $45,443 |
Payroll taxes | $94,382 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,283 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,609 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,465 |
Office expenses | $32,461 |
Information technology | $27,196 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,175 |
Travel | $22,577 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,980 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,554 |
Insurance | $22,272 |
All other expenses | $205,279 |
Total functional expenses | $2,196,086 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $503,873 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,625,163 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,213 |
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 | $17,883 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $177,582 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $48,754 |
Total assets | $2,423,468 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,687 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $512,020 |
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 | $585,707 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,837,761 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,423,468 |