Civic Intelligence

Iowa Freedom of Information Council

EIN 42-1101492 • 501(c)3 • Des Moines, IA

Profile

The council is organized exclusively as a nonpartisan, nonprofit education and advocacy organization that works to promote and preserve transparency and open, accessible and accountable state and local government in iowa. The council pursues its mission through education of citizens, journalists and government officials and employees, through advocacy initiatives in the iowa legislature and in state and federal courts.

PO Box 8002Des Moines, IA 50301

www.ifoic.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

91st percentile

58%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$39,996

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

84th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$406,085

Up $119,778 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$406,085

Up $119,778 (+42%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$197,791

Up $46,287 (+31%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$83,395

Up $25,228 (+43%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$114,396

Up $21,059 (+23%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2023: $286,307Net Assets 2023: $286,3072023Assets 2024: $406,085Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $406,0852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$406,085
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$406,085
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $151,504Expenses 2023: $58,167Net Income 2023: $93,3372023Revenue 2024: $197,791Expenses 2024: $83,395Net Income 2024: $114,3962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$197,791
Expenses$83,395
Net Income$114,396
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$406,085
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$406,085
Revenue
$197,791
Expenses
$83,395
Net income
$114,396
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.06$0.00$4.06$1.98$0.83$1.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$2.86$1.52$0.58$0.93
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$197,791
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The council is organized exclusively as a nonpartisan, nonprofit education and advocacy organization that works to promote and preserve transparency and open, accessible and accountable state and local government in iowa. The council pursues its mission through education of citizens, journalists and government officials and employees, through advocacy initiatives in the iowa legislature and in state and federal courts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$271,390$381,747▲ $110,357
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,917$24,338▲ $9,421
Total Assets$286,307$406,085▲ $119,778
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$286,307$406,085▲ $119,778
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$286,307$406,085▲ $119,778
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$286,307$406,085▲ $119,778
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Randy EvansPresidentFT$39,996$39,996

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allison SmithPresident
Andrew MertensTrustee
Carol HunterTrustee
Catherine StaubTrustee
Dave BusiekTrustee
Dave DreeszenTrustee
Debbie AnselmTrustee
Dylan ParkerTrustee
Jason ClayworthTrustee
Jeff HoegerTrustee
Jeff WagnerTrustee
Kyle OckerTrustee
Lisa ReynoldsTrustee
Lyle MullerTrustee
Mari RadtkeTrustee
Michael GartnerTrustee
Michael LelandTrustee
Mike MendenhallTrustee
Scott McfetridgeTrustee
Susan Patterson PlankTrustee
Tom CullenTrustee
Tom MartinTrustee
William GerhardTrustee
Zack KucharskiTrustee
Adam CarrosFirst Vice P
Trevis MayfieldSecond Vice
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$136,841
Program Service Revenue
$28,625
Investment Income
$32,325
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$136,841
Change in Net Assets
$114,396
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$43,399
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$39,996
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$39,996-$39,996
Fees for Services Other$27,617$152-$27,769
Fees for Services Lobbying-$7,500-$7,500
Office Expenses-$3,259-$3,259
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$3,011-$3,011
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,250-$1,250
Other Expenses-$610-$610
Total Functional Expenses$27,617$55,778$0$83,395
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
Yes
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A completed copy of the form 990 is provided to each member of the organization's board of trustees for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Each officer and trustee, as well as the executive director, is required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of trustees annually discusses the executive director's compensation and sets a compensation level for the coming calendar year. That evaluation process includes the trustees use of comparable data for other similar-sized nonprofit organizations in the region.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All governing documents and written policies are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
EIN
42-1101492
Phone
5157450041
Address
PO BOX 8002, DES MOINES, IA 50301

Signing Officer

Name
Randy Evans
Title
President
Phone
5157450041
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Randy Evans
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
27
Independent Board Members
26
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Ryun Givens & Company Pc
Address
2900 100TH ST STE 303, URBANDALE, IA 50322-3855
Preparer
Kathy a French
Phone
5152253141
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The council is organized exclusively as a nonpartisan, nonprofit education and advocacy organization that works to promote and preserve transparency and open, accessible and accountable state and local government in iowa. The council pursues its mission through education of citizens, journalists and government officials and employees, through advocacy initiatives in the iowa legislature and in state and federal courts.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Paypal/banking fees 0 152 0 professional services 27,617 0 0 total 27,617 152 0”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14SECOND VICE
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt24PRESIDENT
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AS ISSUES ARISE THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY OR GOVERNMENT'S ACCOUNTABLITY TO THE PUBLIC, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WRITES LETTERS TO GOV'T OFFICIALS, PUBLIC STATEMENTS OR COLUMNS. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OCCASIONALLY TESTIFIES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES, AND GIVES SPEECHES TO CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND GIVES INTERVIEWS TO JOURNALISTS ABOUT THESE TRANSPARENCY/ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. OUR ACTIVITIES DO NOT INVOLVE CAMPAIGNING OR ADVOCACY FOR OR AGAINST INDIVIDUAL LEGISLATORS OR POLITICAL PARTIES.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PART II-B: LINE 1G - 2,500 TO INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT LOBBYIST
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE C, PART IV
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE COUNCIL IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY AS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE TRANSPARENCY AND OPEN, ACCESSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN IOWA. THE COUNCIL PURSUES ITS MISSION THROUGH EDUCATION OF CITIZENS, JOURNALISTS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, THROUGH ADVOCACY INITIATIVES IN THE IOWA LEGISLATURE AND IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COMPLETED COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH OFFICER AND TRUSTEE, AS WELL AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY DISCUSSES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND SETS A COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR THE COMING CALENDAR YEAR. THAT EVALUATION PROCESS INCLUDES THE TRUSTEES USE OF COMPARABLE DATA FOR OTHER SIMILAR-SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND WRITTEN POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PAYPAL/BANKING FEES 0 152 0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 27,617 0 0 TOTAL 27,617 152 0

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