Great Outdoors Foundation
- Assets
- $7.6m
- Revenue
- $8.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 04/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1441098
Organization Overview
Great Outdoors Foundation is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Great Outdoors Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Outdoors Foundation 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, Great Outdoors Foundation generated $8.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.2m 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 CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN CENTRAL IOWA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION, HEALTHLY LIFESTYLE/GET OUTDOORS PROJECTS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION PROJECTS, FRIENDS OF JESTER PARK, EASTER LAKE BRIDGE PLAQUES, AND WATER QUALITY PROGRAMMING.
LAND, WATER, AND HABITAT PROTECTION INCLUDING PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ICON WATERTRAILS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hannah Inman Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $106,846 |
Matthew Marckmann Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cory Sharp Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joey Taylor Moon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara Deering-Hanson Marketing Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Costa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Williams & Jensen Pllc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $111,539 |
Snyder & Associates Inc Professional Engineering Services | 12/30/21 | $112,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,981 |
| Fundraising events | $18,799 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $113,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,382,474 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,521,154 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $217,523 |
| Investment income | $3,780 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$570 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,667 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,727,220 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,995,412 |
| 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. | $131,369 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,842 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $248,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,139 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,166 |
| Fees for services: Management | $48,015 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $56,034 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,526 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $168,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $81 |
| Fees for services: Other | $218,173 |
| Advertising and promotion | $142,084 |
| Office expenses | $9,992 |
| Information technology | $12,598 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,080 |
| Travel | $3,559 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,070 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,542 |
| All other expenses | $28,215 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,196,390 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,759,301 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $86,883 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,672,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,432 |
| 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 | $1,423 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,967 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,550,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,184 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,157 |
| 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 | $992,774 |
| Total liabilities | $1,206,115 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $346,972 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,996,919 |
| 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 | $7,550,006 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Great Outdoors Foundation has awarded $19,894,718 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS (ICON) PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $19,571,767 |
POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION PURPOSE: JESTER PARK NATURE CENTER & EASTER LAKE NORTH SHORE DEVELOPMENT | $166,826 |
CITY OF JOHNSTON PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
CLIVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CLIVE GREENBELT REINVESTMENT FUND | $29,200 |
IOWA WILDLIFE FEDERATION PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $26,925 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Great Outdoors Foundation has recieved totaling $1,927,829.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Comfort Family Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $250,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION AS FOLLOWS: 30% FOR MISSION SUPPORT; 30% FOR HOPE WEST DES MOINES; 20% FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY; 15% FOR HOPE DES MOINES LOCATION; AND 5% FOR HOPE JOHNSTON GRIMES LOCATION | $250,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR "LET'S CONNECT" "BRIDGE THE GAP" | $215,670 |
Kyle J And Sharon Krause Family Foundation Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $194,900 |
Variety The Childrens Charity Of Iowa Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: Easter Lake Project | $150,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $13,879 |
| Earnings | $2,032 |
| Admin Expense | $250 |
| Grants | $694 |
| Ending Balance | $14,967 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo Kansas City, MO | $18,549,141 | $31,488,365 |
Eagle Foundation Omaha, NE | $279,496,688 | $18,076,735 |
Great Outdoors Foundation Des Moines, IA | $7,550,006 | $8,727,220 |
The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $186,470,677 | $57,800,595 |
Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County Milwaukee, WI | $14,195,858 | $13,548,879 |
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | $22,987,936 | $8,756,051 |
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation Dundee, IL | $31,238,913 | $10,078,461 |
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | $17,754,103 | $7,959,459 |
Como Friends Saint Paul, MN | $15,930,991 | $4,049,100 |
Red Bird Hollow Foundation Lake Forest, IL | $3,856,543 | $2,824,118 |
Oshkosh Area Humane Society Inc Oshkosh, WI | $5,917,791 | $3,072,966 |
Nebraska Humane Society Foundation Omaha, NE | $25,671,661 | $5,965,037 |