Civic Intelligence

Blanden Charitable Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 23-7251297

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 01, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
920 3rd Avenue SouthFort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 573-2316

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

30th percentile

-4.0%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

60th percentile

8.0%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-51%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,127,179

Up $231,549 (+8.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,126,704

Up $231,311 (+8.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$475

Up $238 (+100%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$151,196

Down $160,338 (-51%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$157,190

Down $1,053 (-0.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,994

Down $159,285 (-104%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $2,080,822Liabilities 2013: $277Net Assets 2013: $2,080,5452013Assets 2014: $2,303,343Liabilities 2014: $275Net Assets 2014: $2,303,0682014Assets 2015: $2,224,373Liabilities 2015: $274Net Assets 2015: $2,224,0992015Assets 2016: $2,141,885Liabilities 2016: $237Net Assets 2016: $2,141,6482016Assets 2017: $2,293,237Liabilities 2017: $237Net Assets 2017: $2,293,0002017Assets 2018: $2,399,228Liabilities 2018: $237Net Assets 2018: $2,398,9912018Assets 2019: $2,444,660Liabilities 2019: $299Net Assets 2019: $2,444,3612019Assets 2020: $2,363,643Liabilities 2020: $238Net Assets 2020: $2,363,4052020Assets 2021: $2,993,092Liabilities 2021: $237Net Assets 2021: $2,992,8552021Assets 2022: $2,665,565Liabilities 2022: $237Net Assets 2022: $2,665,3282022Assets 2023: $2,895,630Liabilities 2023: $237Net Assets 2023: $2,895,3932023Assets 2024: $3,127,179Liabilities 2024: $475Net Assets 2024: $3,126,7042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,127,179
Liabilities$475
Net Assets$3,126,704
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2013: $132,4832013Revenue 2014: $118,191Expenses 2014: $154,693Net Income 2014: -$36,5022014Revenue 2015: $178,435Expenses 2015: $162,011Net Income 2015: $16,4242015Revenue 2016: $198,018Expenses 2016: $158,469Net Income 2016: $39,5492016Revenue 2017: $143,329Expenses 2017: $152,848Net Income 2017: -$9,5192017Revenue 2018: $182,698Expenses 2018: $161,461Net Income 2018: $21,2372018Revenue 2019: $148,596Expenses 2019: $161,187Net Income 2019: -$12,5912019Revenue 2020: $140,939Expenses 2020: $159,723Net Income 2020: -$18,7842020Revenue 2021: $108,029Expenses 2021: $108,256Net Income 2021: -$2272021Revenue 2022: $163,561Expenses 2022: $128,848Net Income 2022: $34,7132022Revenue 2023: $311,534Expenses 2023: $158,243Net Income 2023: $153,2912023Revenue 2024: $151,196Expenses 2024: $157,190Net Income 2024: -$5,9942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$151,196
Expenses$157,190
Net Income-$5,994
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$151,196
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the organization is to strive to inspire and nurture education in and appreciation of the visual arts through the permanent collection, innovative exhibitions and

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,627,625$2,938,627▲ $311,002
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$175,464$88,671▼ $86,793
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$2,895,630$3,127,179▲ $231,549
Other Assets Total$92,541$99,881▲ $7,340
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$237$475▲ $238
Total Liabilities$237$475▲ $238
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,522,437$2,684,405▲ $161,968
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$372,956$442,299▲ $69,343
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,895,393$3,126,704▲ $231,311
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,895,630$3,127,179▲ $231,549

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$0--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$2,627,565$41,791▲ $299,086-$2,938,627
2022$2,448,714-▲ $231,717$25,000$2,627,565
2021$2,767,391$77,677▼ $365,681$30,673$2,448,714
2020$2,204,141$5,845▲ $680,985$123,580$2,767,391
2019$2,282,429$126,428▼ $19,076$185,640$2,204,141
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael FrischmeyerPresident
Jo SeltzVice President
Doug BrightmanDirector
Dr Kenneth AdamsDirector
Mary Jo HindsDirector
Maureen SeamondsDirector
Meredith DavisDirector
Rusty FarringtonDirector
Eileen MeierSecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$70,473
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$69,122
Other Revenue
$11,601
All Other Contributions
$54,070
Change in Net Assets
$-5,994

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$151,196
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$151,196
Total Revenue per Form 990
$151,196
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$156,945
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$245
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$42,685$3,200$0$45,885
Payments to Affiliates$33,997$0$0$33,997
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$14,945$0$14,945
Fees for Services Accounting$0$14,870$0$14,870
Advertising$14,249$0$0$14,249
Office Expenses$1,120$2,485$0$3,605
Information Technology$0$2,333$0$2,333
Other Expenses$0$820$0$820
Payroll Taxes$0$245$0$245
Total Functional Expenses$118,292$38,898$0$157,190

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$157,190
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$157,190
Total Expenses per Form 990$157,190
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blanden Charitable Foundation
EIN
23-7251297
Phone
5155732316
Address
920 3rd Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Signing Officer

Name
Jo Seltz
Title
President
Phone
5155732316
Signed
2025-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
32

Preparer

Firm
Cornwellfrideres Maher & Assoc Plc
Address
714 14TH AVE N, FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Preparer
Jerilyn Maher
Phone
5159554805
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 was approved at the monthly board meeting before it was e-filed with the IRS. This is documented in the entitys minutes.”

Pt XII, Line 1

“The Organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting that includes recording of depreciation on long-lived assets, liabilities for the acquisition of long-lived assets, liabilities for the acquisition of long-lived assets and payroll withholdings. Revenue is recognized when collected rather than when earned, and the expenditures are generall recognized when paid rather than when the related liability is incurred.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Promotion of the museum to encourage the public to visit. 20768. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Staff work supplement 3200. 0. 3200. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Conservation expense 64. 64. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Exhibition expenses 23859. 23859. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Collection expenses 9380. 9380. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Gift shop expenses 239. 239. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other 9143. 9143. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt III, Line 4

“The permanent collection strength lies in its 1) American paintings, prints, photography and sculptures from the 20th century, 2)15th-20th century European prints; 18th century Japanese prints and late 19th century Chinese household objects and textiles. The mission of the Blanden Charitable Foundation and the Blanden Art Museum is to strive to inspire and nurture education in and appreciation of the visual arts through our permanent collection, inovative exhibitions and programming.”

Pt V, Line 4

“Intended use of the endowment funds: To conserve and care for the permanent collection of the Blanden Art Museum and to support educational programs by funding independent contractor teacher fees and art activity material costs.”

Pt XI, Line 2D

“Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policy and loss on sale of fixed assets reported with revenue”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“Loss on sale of fixed assets reported with revenue”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The permanent collection strength lies in its 1) American paintings, prints, photography and sculptures from the 20th century, 2)15th-20th century European prints; 18th century Japanese prints and late 19th century Chinese household objects and textiles. The mission of the Blanden Charitable Foundation and the Blanden Art Museum is to strive to inspire and nurture education in and appreciation of the visual arts through our permanent collection, inovative exhibitions and programming.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 was approved at the monthly board meeting before it was e-filed with the IRS. This is documented in the entitys minutes.

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,127,179
Liabilities
$475
Net assets
$3,126,704
Revenue
$151,196
Expenses
$157,190
Net income
-$5,994
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.13$0.00$3.13$0.15$0.16$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.90$0.00$2.90$0.31$0.16$0.15
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.67$0.00$2.67$0.16$0.13$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.99$0.00$2.99$0.11$0.11$0.00
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.36$0.00$2.36$0.14$0.16$0.02
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.44$0.00$2.44$0.15$0.16$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.40$0.00$2.40$0.18$0.16$0.02
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.29$0.00$2.29$0.14$0.15$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.00$2.14$0.20$0.16$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.00$2.22$0.18$0.16$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$2.30$0.12$0.15$0.04
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.08$0.00$2.08$0.13