Iris Inc

Organization Overview

Iris Inc is located in West Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Q23) the organization is classified as: International Exchange N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Iris Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Iris Inc 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, Iris Inc generated $695.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $768.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IRIS, INC WAS ESTABLISHED BY FORMER IOWA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOB ANDERSON IN 1993. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE BY CONNECTING IOWA TO COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. IRIS CONDUCTS MANY PROGRAMS WHICH BRING STUDENTS, JOURNALISTS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, EDUCATORS, AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS FROM AFRICA, CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND ASIA TO IOWA. WHILE IN IOWA, THE INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS STAY WITH IOWA FAMILIES, STUDY IN IOWA SCHOOLS, INTERN IN IOWA BUSINESSES, AND BECOME INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. WHEN THEY RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, THEY TAKE WITH THEM NEW IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE ADVANCEMENT. THEY ALSO RETURN HOME WITH NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICANS AND OUR DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE. IRIS ALSO LINKS IOWANS TO THE WORLD BY FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ARRANGING FOR TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IOWANS. ALMOST ALL HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDY PROGRAM (YES) - IT WAS DEVELOPED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THAT CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS CAN LIVE IN PEACE, RESPECT ONE ANOTHER'S RELIGION AND DEVELOP COMMON GOALS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. SINCE ITS INFANCY, THE YES PROGRAM HAS EXPENDED ITS MISSION TO 40 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, SUCH AS LEBANON, TURKEY, YEMEN, MOROCCO. THE PROGRAM ALSO EXPOSES STUDENTS WHO DO NOT NORMALLY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THEIR OWN REGION TO EXPERIENCE OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. IRIS PLACED EXCHANGE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT IOWA.


YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDY PROGRAM (YES) - IT WAS DEVELOPED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THAT CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS CAN LIVE IN PEACE, RESPECT ONE ANOTHER'S RELIGION AND DEVELOP COMMON GOALS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. SINCE ITS INFANCY, THE YES PROGRAM HAS EXPENDED ITS MISSION TO 40 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, SUCH AS LEBANON, TURKEY, YEMEN, MOROCCO. THE PROGRAM ALSO EXPOSES STUDENTS WHO DO NOT NORMALLY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THEIR OWN REGION TO EXPERIENCE OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. IRIS PLACED EXCHANGE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT IOWA.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $669,342
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,485
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$695,827
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $695,827

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Iris Inc has recieved totaling $117.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$117
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