Diversity Focus
- Assets
- $35.0k
- Revenue
- $452.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2015
- EIN
- 20-3420207
Organization Overview
Diversity Focus is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. As of 12/2015, Diversity Focus employed 4 individuals. Diversity Focus is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DIVERSITY FOCUS IS DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH DIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPLOYMENT: IN ORDER TO PROMOTE A DIVERSE WORKFORCE IN THE CREATIVE CORRIDOR, DIVERSITY FOCUS IS CREATING AND ENHANCING LOCAL PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS. WE ARE COORDINATING NEWCOMER SERVICES FOR NEW HIRES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF TARGETED EMERGING COMMUNITIES. OUR ORGANIZATION IS ALSO CONNECTING NEW RESIDENTS TO LOCAL NETWORKS THAT CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES DECIDE TO REMAIN IN THE REGION. DIVERSITY FOCUS IS WORKING WITH AREA BUSINESS EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS TO EXPAND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AMONG EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE THEY SUCCESSFULLY ADAPT TO THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE PROMOTING A FRIENDLY, OPEN AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
EDUCATION: IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE CONCEPT OF LIFELONG LEARNING, DIVERSITY FOCUS IS IMPLEMENTING A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO EDUCATION WHILE PROMOTING THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CREATIVE CORRIDOR OFFERS A NUMBER OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN. DIVERSITY FOCUS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE THE REGION'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING. WE HAVE DEVELOPED COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MINIMIZE DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS AND TO ACCELERATE THE USE OF PROVEN MODELS. OUR ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, EDUCATORS AND PARENTS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD CAN ACHIEVE HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL. WE CONNECT PEOPLES' PASSIONS TO COMMUNITIES FOR MUTUAL GROWTH. DIVERSITY FOCUS STRENGTHENS CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WE EMPOWER RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT RAISE AWARENESS AND EXPLORE THE IMPACT OUR UNIQUE CULTURES HAVE ON OUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS.
ARTS & CULTURE: OUR GOAL IS FOR THE CREATIVE CORRIDOR TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST VIBRANT REGIONS IN THE COUNTRY. TO DO THIS, DIVERSITY FOCUS WILL ENGAGE THE AREA IN VARIOUS ARTISTIC, INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES BY PROVIDING NURTURING CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE REGION, DIVERSITY FOCUS WILL PROMOTE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. BY CREATING NEW EVENTS, AS WELL AS PARTNERING WITH EXISTING EVENTS, WE INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE THAT EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED COMMUNITIES BRING TO THE AREA. WE ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DIVERSE CULTURES. DIVERSITY FOCUS' GOAL IS TO BE THE TRUSTED SOURCE OF INFORMATION CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO ARTS AND CULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ron Corbett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stefanie Munsterman-Robinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Burrell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Becicka Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr David Mcinally Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andre Perry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $100,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,172 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $298,172 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $153,608 |
| Investment income | $61 |
| 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 | $451,975 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,332 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $575 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,078 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,308 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $97,949 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,561 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,193 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,658 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,758 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,336 |
| Office expenses | $11,391 |
| Information technology | $25,971 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,821 |
| Travel | $12,376 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $113,534 |
| Interest | $4,788 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $501 |
| Insurance | $702 |
| All other expenses | $100 |
| Total functional expenses | $572,174 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,458 |
| 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 | $1,544 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $35,002 |
| 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 | $100,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $100,000 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | -$64,998 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | -$64,998 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Diversity Focus has awarded $65,260 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SUMMER OF THE ARTS INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY ART AND CULTURAL EVENTS WITHIN THE CORRIDOR. | $40,000 |
IOWA CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DIVERSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES WITHIN THE CORRIDOR. | $5,260 |
WEST WIND EDUCATION POLICY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BBERR (BLACK & BROWN EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT & RETENTION) PROGRAM. | $20,000 |