James Gang is located in Iowa City, IA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. James Gang 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 12/2023, James Gang generated $316.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $287.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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:
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THE JAMES GANG WORKS TO FOSTER COMMUNITY-ORIENTED ACTIONS, ATTITUDES, AND EXPERIENCES IN WHICH CREATIVITY AND SERVICE THRIVE. WE PROVIDED COLLECTIVE SUPPORT FOR DRUPAL CORN, THE ANTELOPE LENDING LIBRARY, BRINK, ENTREPARTNERS, HER TECH COLLABORATIVE, IOWA CITY POETRY, PROMPTPRESS, FLOODWATER FESTIVAL, LENA PROJECT, IOWA TECH CHICKS, AND THE MACHINE STOPS OPERA GROUP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANTELOPE LENDING LIBRARYIN 2023, ANTELOPE LENDING LIBRARY PROVIDED 287 HOURS OF BOOKMOBILE SERVICE, WAS VISITED BY OVER 5,500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, DELIVERED LIBRARY MATERIALS TO 187 HOUSEHOLDS, AND CHECKED OUT OVER 3,500 BOOKS AND GAMES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
IOWA CITY POETRYIN 2023, IOWA CITY POETRY SERVED 2,076 WRITERS, INCLUDING ADULTS AND TEENS, BY DELIVERING 83 WEEKLY WRITING WORKSHOPS, 12 MONTHLY OPEN MICS, 21 MONTHLY WRITING WORKSHOPS, 6 MONTHLY POETRY READINGS, 8 FOUR-WEEK WRITING WORKSHOPS, 7 SPECIAL EVENTS, AND 2 LARGE COMMUNITY FESTIVALS.
THE QUIRETHE QUIRE IS A CHORUS FOR LGTBQ PERSONS PROMOTING A POSITIVE IMAGE OF THESE COMMUNITIES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL MUSIC. WE HOSTED 63 UNIQUE SINGERS AND 8 MUSICAL EVENTS IN THE SPRING 2023 SEASON, AND 6 MUSICAL EVENTS IN THE FALL 2023 SEASON. IN TOTAL THERE WERE 2 SINGER RETREATS, 2 LARGE CONCERTS, 1 CONCERT FOR SPECIAL AUDIENCES AND 14 RUNOUT EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cassandra Elton Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $3,331 |
Nina Lohman Member | Trustee | 20 | $1 |
Veronica Armstrong Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Cecile Goding Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jelena Beideman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Cooper Vice Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $149,791 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $149,791 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $104,436 |
Investment income | $60 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $62,260 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $316,547 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $425 |
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. | $3,732 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $63,039 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,889 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,463 |
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 | $82,263 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,369 |
Office expenses | $5,641 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,965 |
Travel | $7,029 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,212 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,664 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,922 |
Total functional expenses | $287,799 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,375 |
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 | $3,865 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $104,240 |
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 | $100,375 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $3,865 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $104,240 |