Civic Intelligence

Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-4166056

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 15, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.CFOFDC.COM
PO Box 973Okoboji, IA 51355

(402) 216-4547

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.6%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

71st percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

260%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$789,223

Up $102,713 (+15%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$789,223

Up $102,713 (+15%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,513,655

Up $1,814,636 (+260%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,473,141

Up $1,792,946 (+264%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$40,514

Up $21,690 (+115%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $732,557Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $732,5572016Assets 2017: $954,784Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $954,7842017Assets 2018: $429,236Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $429,2362018Assets 2019: $761,426Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $761,4262019Assets 2020: $241,380Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $241,3802020Assets 2021: $766,455Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $766,4552021Assets 2022: $686,510Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $686,5102022Assets 2023: $789,223Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $789,2232023Assets 2024: $1,629,998Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,629,9982024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$789,223
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$789,223
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $39,060Expenses 2016: $17,181Net Income 2016: $21,8792016Revenue 2017: $283,188Expenses 2017: $60,961Net Income 2017: $222,2272017Revenue 2018: $172,705Expenses 2018: $698,253Net Income 2018: -$525,5482018Revenue 2019: $4,480,667Expenses 2019: $4,148,477Net Income 2019: $332,1902019Revenue 2020: $239,194Expenses 2020: $759,240Net Income 2020: -$520,0462020Revenue 2021: $279,686Expenses 2021: $178,467Net Income 2021: $101,2192021Revenue 2022: $699,019Expenses 2022: $680,195Net Income 2022: $18,8242022Revenue 2023: $2,513,655Expenses 2023: $2,473,141Net Income 2023: $40,5142023Revenue 2024: $6,435,876Expenses 2024: $5,651,782Net Income 2024: $784,0942024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,513,655
Expenses$2,473,141
Net Income$40,514
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,513,655
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Encourage environmental awareness amoung visitors and residents while fostering appreciation, preservation and conservation of the iowa great lakes region's unique culture history, glacial geological formations, native species and natural habitats through education and action.

Awareness among visitors and residents while fostering appreciation, preservation and conservation of the iowa great lakes regions unique culture, history, glacial geological formations, native species and natural habitats through education and action.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$538,036$605,861▲ $67,825
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$147,891$175,392▲ $27,501
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$583$7,970▲ $7,387
Total Assets$686,510$789,223▲ $102,713
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$686,510$789,223▲ $102,713
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$686,510$789,223▲ $102,713
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$686,510$789,223▲ $102,713

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$-11,407--
Closely Held Equity Interests$36,847--
Financial Derivatives$21,829--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom MaserPresident
Rebecca PetersVice President
Jim TuelDirector
Leah StreeterDirector
Linnea Johnson-ScottDirector
Lisa LeopoldDirector
Mary Kaye DonovanDirector
Penny WilsonDirector
Ron WilliamsDirector
Wade BrantleyDirector
Erika LeupoldSecretary
Michael McFarlinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,461,529
Program Service Revenue
$35,437
Investment Income
$16,689
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,443,294
Change in Net Assets
$40,514
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,473,141
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$2,418,987$750-$2,418,987
Occupancy$14,391$23,342-$37,733
All Other Expenses$4,756$2,609-$7,365
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,500-$3,500
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,180-$2,180
Insurance-$1,727-$1,727
Office Expenses-$189-$189
Total Functional Expenses$2,438,134$35,007$0$2,473,141
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
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Review of the 990 is conducted by the Treasurer and President before being submitted to IRS.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Request may be made at anytime by public to have a copy of the documents to review.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION of DICKINSON COUNTY
EIN
36-4166056
Address
PO Box 973, Okoboji, IA 51355

Signing Officer

Name
Michael McFarlin
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4022164547
Signed
2024-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael McFarlin
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Kallsen & Associates CPA
Address
605 Lake Street Ste 6, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Preparer
William Kallsen
Phone
7123362632
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“IN Program Service 4a The Sherwood Project began formerly in 2021 as a land development project and is expected to take more than two years to complete. It will become a part of the Conservation Board land management when completed. Ownership is retained by Dickinson county”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Review of the 990 is conducted by the Treasurer and President before being submitted to IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Request may be made at anytime by public to have a copy of the documents to review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IN Program Service 4a The Sherwood Project began formerly in 2021 as a land development project and is expected to take more than two years to complete. It will become a part of the Conservation Board land management when completed. Ownership is retained by Dickinson county
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$789,223
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$789,223
Revenue
$2,513,655
Expenses
$2,473,141
Net income
$40,514
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$0.00$1.63$6.44$5.65$0.78
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$2.51$2.47$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.70$0.68$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.28$0.18$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.24$0.76$0.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.00$0.76$4.48$4.15$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.17$0.70$0.53
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$0.28$0.06$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$0.04$0.02$0.02