Iowa Great Lakes Beautification

Organization Overview

Iowa Great Lakes Beautification is located in Okoboji, IA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Iowa Great Lakes Beautification 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, Iowa Great Lakes Beautification generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Iowa Great Lakes Beautification has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $30,612,467. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED PRIMARILY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION OF THE IOWA GREAT LAKES REGION BY PROVIDING FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENRICHING PROJECTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LANDSCAPE PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IOWA GREAT LAKES BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH LANDSCAPE PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AND A VARIETY OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.


IOWA GREAT LAKES BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH LANDSCAPE PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AND A VARIETY OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Franken
President
$0
Michele Goodenow
Secretary
$0
Amanda Shaffer
Treasurer
$0
Denny Walker
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Steffes Companies Llc
Contractor
$791,930
Beck Engineering Inc
Engineering
$394,799
Hoerr Schaudt
Architects
$204,114
Mclure Engineering Company
Engineering
$187,807
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Financial Statements

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$3,051,909
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,051,909
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $77,206
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $10,966
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,140,081

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Iowa Great Lakes Beautification has awarded $5,181,912 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK

PURPOSE: ENHANCEMENTS OF IGL

$89,820

HISTORICAL ARNOLDS PARK INC

PURPOSE: ENHANCEMENTS OF IGL

$5,060,909

PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

PURPOSE: ENHANCEMENTS OF IGL

$31,183
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Whitetails Unlimited Inc
Sturgeon Bay, WI
$12,852,789
Bluegreen Alliance Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
$11,926,809
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest
Chicago, IL
$16,217,821
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification
Okoboji, IA
$3,140,081
Environmental Initiative
Minneapolis, MN
$4,633,107
Heartlands Conservancy
Belleville, IL
$4,283,519
Trees Forever Inc
Marion, IA
$3,209,088
Friends Of The Forest Preserves
Chicago, IL
$3,066,681
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund
Chicago, IL
$3,075,017
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc
Wood River, NE
$2,970,555
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc
Madison, WI
$3,608,303
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club Inc
Lonsdale, MN
$2,697,974
Conservation Foundation Of Dickinson County
Okoboji, IA
$2,513,655
Illinois Audubon Society
Springfield, IL
$3,511,129
Northeastern Minnesotans For Wilderness
Ely, MN
$2,589,402
Nebraska Game And Parks Foundation
Waverly, NE
$1,577,514
The Dupage River Salt Creek Work Group
Naperville, IL
$2,231,856
The Second Century Habitat Fund Inc
Pierre, SD
$705,720
Wisconsin Conservation Voices Inc
Madison, WI
$1,624,392
Wiscorps Inc
La Crosse, WI
$1,934,874
Illinois Park And Recreation Association
Lagrange, IL
$1,789,978
Whiterock Conservancy
Coon Rapids, IA
$1,448,751
Rockford Park District Foundation
Rockford, IL
$3,399,217
Groundswell Conservancy Inc
Madison, WI
$3,200,738
Utility Arborist Association
Forest Lake, MN
$949,777

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