Wakonda Club is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wakonda Club employed 217 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wakonda Club is a 501(c)(7) and as such, is described as a "Social and Recreational Club" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wakonda Club generated $6.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB SERVING MEMBERS PRIMARILY FROM THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A GOLF COURSE, CLUBHOUSE, TENNIS COURTS, AND SWIMMING POOL. THE MEMBERS ARE PRIMARILY FROM THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruan IV John President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Cownie Peter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Ruperto Melinda Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Smith Robert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Michelson Ann Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Ferrari Jenny Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $629,357 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,200 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $670,557 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,273,388 | 
| Investment income | $139,871 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$16,076 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $912,030 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,250,335 | 
| 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. | $203,326 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,986,834 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,259 | 
| Other employee benefits | $157,639 | 
| Payroll taxes | $205,226 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $189,802 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $15,949 | 
| Office expenses | $52,072 | 
| Information technology | $133,231 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $624,208 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $72,884 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $680,791 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $169,558 | 
| Total functional expenses | $4,992,734 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,754 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $268,962 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $279,054 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $223,677 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,702 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,141,302 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $632,112 | 
| Total assets | $15,776,563 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,102,541 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $791,431 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $3,117,503 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,147,696 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,614,331 | 
| Other liabilities | $229,283 | 
| Total liabilities | $10,002,785 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,773,778 | 
| 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 | $15,776,563 |