Civic Intelligence

Faculty Benevolent Assoc Inc DBA the Work of Our Hands

EIN 42-1324634 • 501(c)3 • Pella, IA

Profile

The organization provides information to volunteers, customers and the community about economically disadvantaged artisans, their self-help projects, and the conditions under which they live.

627 Franklin StPella, IA 50219

www.workofourhands.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Asset Growth

55th percentile

0.0%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Flat

$245,621

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$5,212

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

$240,409

Flat from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

Down

$0

Down $152,619 (-100%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$0

Down $132,194 (-100%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$0

Down $20,425 (-100%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $88,247Liabilities 2010: $1,456Net Assets 2010: $86,7912010Assets 2011: $95,144Liabilities 2011: $1,798Net Assets 2011: $93,3462011Assets 2012: $103,749Liabilities 2012: $824Net Assets 2012: $102,9252012Assets 2013: $112,082Liabilities 2013: $1,183Net Assets 2013: $110,8992013Assets 2014: $127,556Liabilities 2014: $1,396Net Assets 2014: $126,1602014Assets 2015: $130,653Liabilities 2015: $1,753Net Assets 2015: $128,9002015Assets 2016: $130,536Liabilities 2016: $3,067Net Assets 2016: $127,4692016Assets 2017: $135,127Liabilities 2017: $8,055Net Assets 2017: $127,0722017Assets 2018: $150,139Liabilities 2018: $9,478Net Assets 2018: $140,6612018Assets 2019: $163,856Liabilities 2019: $9,917Net Assets 2019: $153,9392019Assets 2020: $166,204Liabilities 2020: $7,971Net Assets 2020: $158,2332020Assets 2021: $207,681Liabilities 2021: $5,517Net Assets 2021: $202,1642021Assets 2022: $223,610Liabilities 2022: $3,626Net Assets 2022: $219,9842022Assets 2023: $245,621Liabilities 2023: $5,212Net Assets 2023: $240,4092023Assets 2024: $245,621Liabilities 2024: $5,212Net Assets 2024: $240,4092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$245,621
Liabilities$5,212
Net Assets$240,409
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2010: $48,874Expenses 2010: $46,750Net Income 2010: $2,1242010Revenue 2011: $58,617Expenses 2011: $52,062Net Income 2011: $6,5552011Revenue 2012: $59,880Expenses 2012: $50,301Net Income 2012: $9,5792012Revenue 2013: $68,775Expenses 2013: $60,801Net Income 2013: $7,9742013Revenue 2014: $94,344Expenses 2014: $79,083Net Income 2014: $15,2612014Revenue 2015: $92,258Expenses 2015: $89,518Net Income 2015: $2,7402015Revenue 2016: $87,222Expenses 2016: $88,653Net Income 2016: -$1,4312016Revenue 2017: $87,927Expenses 2017: $88,324Net Income 2017: -$3972017Revenue 2018: $92,206Expenses 2018: $78,616Net Income 2018: $13,5902018Revenue 2019: $102,400Expenses 2019: $89,122Net Income 2019: $13,2782019Revenue 2020: $84,164Expenses 2020: $79,870Net Income 2020: $4,2942020Revenue 2021: $148,429Expenses 2021: $104,498Net Income 2021: $43,9312021Revenue 2022: $147,061Expenses 2022: $129,241Net Income 2022: $17,8202022Revenue 2023: $152,619Expenses 2023: $132,194Net Income 2023: $20,4252023Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$0
Expenses$0
Net Income$0
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$245,621
Liabilities
$5,212
Net assets
$240,409
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net income
$0
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.46$0.05$2.40$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$0.05$2.40$1.53$1.32$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.04$2.20$1.47$1.29$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.06$2.02$1.48$1.04$0.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.08$1.58$0.84$0.80$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.10$1.54$1.02$0.89$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.09$1.41$0.92$0.79$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.08$1.27$0.88$0.88$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.03$1.27$0.87$0.89$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.02$1.29$0.92$0.90$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.01$1.26$0.94$0.79$0.15
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.01$1.11$0.69$0.61$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.04$0.01$1.03$0.60$0.50$0.10
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.02$0.93$0.59$0.52$0.07
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.01$0.87$0.49$0.47$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The work of our hands is a nonprofit retail outlet, supported by volunteers, which markets handcrafts made by poor artisans in developing countries and parts of the united states. Purchasing through fair trade organizations (ftos) assures that the artisans receive a fair price for their products. The work of our hands is an ecumenical christian mission. It links individuals from various churches and backgrounds within the pella area in a common concern for the world's poor. It relies on ftos working with economically disadvantaged people; helping the poor and hungry support themselves. People of many nations join together in an active venture of love and hope. The work of our hands is an educational mission. It provides information to volunteers, customers and the community about the economically disadvantaged artisans and the conditions under which they work and live.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$240,409$240,409→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$175,141$175,141→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$50,480$50,480→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$20,000$20,000→ $0
Total Assets$245,621$245,621→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$5,212$5,212→ $0
Total Liabilities$5,212$5,212→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$240,409$240,409→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$245,621$245,621→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen SpoelstraPresident
George NwaoguDirector
Liz Vande KieftDirector
Treva ReimerDirector
Jim ZaffiroSecretary
Maggie SchlermannTreasurer
Andrew AeiltsVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$0
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Other Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Gift Cards Redeemable$2,856
Payroll Taxes Payable$2,356
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

“Board reviews financial information annually”

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

“Board reviews and approves management compensation annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Faculty Benevolent Assoc Inc
EIN
42-1324634
Phone
6416288687
Address
627 FRANKLIN ST, PELLA, IA 50219
Doing Business As
The Work of Our Hands

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Spoelstra
Title
President
Phone
6416288687
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Spoelstra
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Van Maanen Sietstra Meyer & Nikkel Pc
Address
PO BOX 381, PELLA, IA 50219-0381
Preparer
Brett Nikkel CPA
Phone
6416283737
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The work of our hands is a nonprofit retail outlet, supported by volunteers, which markets handcrafts made by poor artisans in developing countries and parts of the united states. Purchasing through fair trade organizations (ftos) assures that the artisans receive a fair price for their products. The work of our hands is an ecumenical christian mission. It links individuals from various churches and backgrounds within the pella area in a common concern for the world's poor. It relies on ftos working with economically disadvantaged people; helping the poor and hungry support themselves. People of many nations join together in an active venture of love and hope. The work of our hands is an educational mission. It provides information to volunteers, customers and the community about the economically disadvantaged artisans and the conditions under which they work and live.”

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