Iowa Council For International Understanding

Organization Overview

Iowa Council For International Understanding, operating under the name Iowa International Center, is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Iowa International Center employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Iowa International Center 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 06/2022, Iowa International Center generated $504.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.6k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TRANSLATION SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CONTRACTED AND 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TRANSLATION SERVICES TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT IOWA.


THE CENTER HOSTS INTERNATIONAL VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, INTENDED TO BUILD MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE U.S. AND OTHER COUNTRIES THROUGH CAREFULLY DESIGNED VISITS THAT REFLECT THE PARTICIPANT'S PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS AND SUPPORT U.S. FOREIGN POLICY GOALS.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL/ESL) - THE CENTER PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE ELL/ESL CLASSES FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK AND GATHER. OUR FREE CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS, AND ENGAGE PRE-LITERATE AND LOW-ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ADULT STUDENTS IN EFFECTIVE ENGLISH INSTRUCTION SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN IOWA, GET BETTER JOBS AND HELP THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL. THE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS CREATED BY LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND EXISTING ELL/ESL CLASSES, LOCATION, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS BY SIMULTANEOUSLY ADDRESSING THEIR BASIC NEEDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patricia Grote
Executive Director
$68,799
Karter Smith
President
$0
Tim Wieland
Treasurer
$0
Dina Rose
Vice President
$0
Jeff Aden
Past President
$0
Elizabeth Zaletel
Exec Committee At Large
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $178,512
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$99,423
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$277,935
Total Program Service Revenue$222,245
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 $3,999
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $504,179

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Iowa Council For International Understanding has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
West Bancorporation Foundation Inc

West Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES & EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$19,013
Earnings-$2,112
Net Contributions$1,029
Other Expense$529
Ending Balance$17,401

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