Iowa Policy Project is located in Iowa City, IA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. Iowa Policy Project 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 07/2020, Iowa Policy Project generated $101.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.2k during the year ending 07/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (33.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE IOWA POLICY PROJECT IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY THAT FOSTERS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY WHILE SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF IOWA'S PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IOWA POLICY PROJECT PRODUCES REPORTS THAT COVER A VARIETY OF RESEARCH EFFORTS. THESE REPORTS ARE DESIGNED TO BETTER INFORM THE PUBLIC AND EFFECT BROADER AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY. REPORTS PUBLISHED INCLUDE POLICY BRIEFS AND RESEARCH NOTES INCLUDING SOME GUEST OPINIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Owen Executive Director | 40 | $5,571 | |
Susan Ravenscroft Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Carl President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Sagar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Sherer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lana Shope 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 | $101,573 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $101,573 |
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 | $101,573 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $7,571 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,650 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,044 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,053 |
Other employee benefits | $1,430 |
Payroll taxes | $1,501 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $45 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $455 |
Information technology | $39 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,086 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $27,224 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Iowa Policy Project has recieved totaling $30,364.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $10,182 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $10,182 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
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Santa Fe Communications Inc Milwaukee, WI | $17,891,778 | $16,474,876 |
Scola Mc Clelland, IA | $4,272,203 | $340,778 |
City Bureau Nfp Chicago, IL | $2,720,494 | $2,390,104 |
Illinois Beef Association Inc Springfield, IL | $854,239 | $1,875,178 |
American Dairy Association Of The Midwest St Paul, MN | $3,677,038 | $1,489,980 |
Beacon Media Inc Kansas City, MO | $242,062 | $860,712 |
South Dakota Broadcasters Association Pierre, SD | $1,292,703 | $362,416 |
Missouri Broadcasters Association Jefferson City, MO | $3,411,019 | $1,385,200 |
Graphic Communications International Union Carol Stream, IL | $1,053,478 | $1,025,532 |
Lake Area Educational Broadcasting Foundation Camdenton, MO | $3,175,243 | $1,136,424 |
Womenconnect4good Inc Springfield, MO | $793,887 | $364,552 |
Grow Nebraska Inc Kearney, NE | $415,882 | $888,059 |