Ames Foundation
- Assets
- $720.6k
- Revenue
- $532.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Founding
- 11/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0161669
Organization Overview
Ames Foundation is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (T90) the organization is classified as: Named Trusts N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ames Foundation 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 12/2021, Ames Foundation generated $532.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC BETTERMENT-CITY OF AMES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLAST BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
CAMPUSTOWN MEDIAN PROJECT
MIRACLE FIELD PROJECT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Nelson Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Tanner Winterhof Chairman | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Chris Anderson 2nd Vice Chair | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Kyle Woiwood Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Tammy Stegman Vice Chair | Officer | 0 | $0 |
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 | $531,807 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $531,807 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $949 |
| 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 | $532,756 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $585 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,140 |
| Office expenses | $99 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $630 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $173 |
| Insurance | $2,280 |
| All other expenses | $4,771 |
| Total functional expenses | $36,069 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $563,470 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,127 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $956 |
| Total assets | $720,591 |
| 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 | $96,901 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $623,690 |
| 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 | $720,591 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ames Foundation has recieved totaling $106,555.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sukup Family Foundation Sheffield, IA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $80,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $6,550 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Src Benefit Programs Trust Springfield, MO | $118,089 | $9,937,850 |
Woodbourne Charitable Trust Plymouth, MN | $1,142,964 | $10,020,932 |
Audrey E & Donald L Hutt Tr 283 Chicago, IL | $19,533,735 | $12,080,033 |
James M Stanton Foundation Bloomington, MN | $29,105,685 | $38,323,984 |
Lawyers Trust Fund Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $23,693,587 | $13,676,265 |
Cokato Charitable Trust Cokato, MN | $9,103,416 | $8,785,306 |
William H Miner Foundation Chicago, IL | $135,785,081 | $12,025,973 |
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust Chicago, IL | $125,717,434 | $17,884,796 |
Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $104,878 |
Willard J And Alice C Corbett Char Tr Chicago, IL | $0 | $307,254 |
Ferdinand A & Agnes M Bower Charitable Trust Chicago, IL | $0 | $555,207 |
Jay And Rose Phillips Family Foundation Of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | $65,545,808 | $6,097,586 |