Uss Iowa Ssn-797 Commissioning Committee is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uss Iowa Ssn-797 Commissioning Committee 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, Uss Iowa Ssn-797 Commissioning Committee generated $241.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $92.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 34.5% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE MISSION OF THE COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE IS TO GENERATE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE AMENITIES, EQUIPMENT AND CELEBRATION EVENTS NOT FUNDED BY CONGRESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHRISTENING AND COMMISSIONING CEREMONIES FOR A NAVY SHIP ARE LONG-STANDING AND REVERED TRADITIONS THAT PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AMONG THOSE WHO ATTEND AND DEMONSTRATES TO THE CREW OF THE VESSEL THAT THE PUBLIC APPRECIATES THE GREAT SACRIFICES THEY MAKE TO DEFEND OUR NATION. A COMMISSIONING CEREMONY IS COSTLY, AND CONGRESS ONLY PROVIDES VERY LIMITED FUNDS FOR BASICS SUCH AS BUNTING, ATTENDEE STANDS AND BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM A LOCAL HOTEL TO THE CEREMONY. TO GIVE THE CREW AND THE PUBLIC THE PROPER CEREMONY, THE COMMITTEE MUST RAISE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO ORGANIZE VARIOUS EVENTS SUPPORTING THE CEREMONY AND THE ACCOMPANYING CELEBRATIONS. DONATED FUNDS ARE USED TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR THE CREW THAT ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY THE NAVY, SUCH AS EXERCISE AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE CREW WHILE AT SEA, AND OTHER AMENITIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CREW AS THEY ENDURE MONTHS AT SEA IN CLOSE QUARTERS, AND AWAY FROM HOME AND THEIR LOVED ONES, IN DEFENSE OF OUR NATION. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR PLAQUES AND OTHER EMBLEMATICS AND MEMORABILIA THAT HONOR THE CREW FOR BEING 'PLANK OWNERS', WHICH ARE THE FIRST CREW MEMBERS TO MAN THE SHIP. ADDITIONALLY, SOME OF THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO HELP ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT THE COMMAND'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP TO PROVIDE ASSETS/RESOURCES TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE CREW THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DONATED FUNDS ARE USED TO DEFER THE COSTS OF BRINGING CREW MEMBERS BACK TO IOWA TO PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EVENTS SUCH AS THE IOWA STATE FAIR, IRISH FEST, VETERAN'S AND MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES AND RAGBRAI (THE REGISTER'S ANNUAL GREAT BIKE RIDE ACROSS IOWA) TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG THE CITIZENS OF IOWA REGARDING THE NAVY AND USS IOWA; CREATING A LIFELONG BOND BETWEEN THE CITIZENS OF IOWA AND THE CREW THAT WILL MAN THEIR NAMESAKE U.S. NAVY VESSEL, AND; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) SUBJECTS IN EDUCATING OUR YOUTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maccrea Douglas Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Ohrt Jonalee Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bell Michelle Finance Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Hudson Thomas Executive Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Schneider Caleb Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Schneider Jordan Communications Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $50,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,681 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $244,681 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,730 |
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 | -$4,785 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $241,626 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $173 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,199 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,000 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $92,122 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $256,044 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $256,044 |
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 | $256,044 |
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 | $256,044 |