Civic Intelligence

By Degrees Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 42-1338832

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 17, 2025

Organization ProfileBYDEGREESFOUNDATION.ORG
PO Box 41070Des Moines, IA 50311

(515) 650-8230

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$111,466

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.7% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-0.7%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$421,193

Down $3,047 (-0.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$421,193

Down $3,047 (-0.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$879,005

Up $111,162 (+14%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$882,052

Up $161,554 (+22%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$3,047

Down $50,392 (-106%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth37th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $615,537Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $480,943Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $440,246Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $543,641Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $333,358Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2019: $435,307Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $435,3072019Assets 2020: $418,720Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $418,7202020Assets 2021: $437,516Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $437,5162021Assets 2022: $376,895Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $376,8952022Assets 2023: $424,240Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $424,2402023Assets 2024: $421,193Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $421,1932024Assets 2025: $290,430Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $290,4302025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$421,193
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$421,193
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $210,877Expenses 2011: $363,955Net Income 2011: -$153,0782011Revenue 2012: $227,033Expenses 2012: $368,179Net Income 2012: -$141,1462012Revenue 2013: $366,985Expenses 2013: $407,682Net Income 2013: -$40,6972013Revenue 2014: $436,688Expenses 2014: $333,293Net Income 2014: $103,3952014Revenue 2015: $313,663Expenses 2015: $523,946Net Income 2015: -$210,2832015Revenue 2019: $944,616Expenses 2019: $593,124Net Income 2019: $351,4922019Revenue 2020: $611,118Expenses 2020: $627,705Net Income 2020: -$16,5872020Revenue 2021: $659,472Expenses 2021: $640,676Net Income 2021: $18,7962021Revenue 2022: $547,044Expenses 2022: $607,665Net Income 2022: -$60,6212022Revenue 2023: $767,843Expenses 2023: $720,498Net Income 2023: $47,3452023Revenue 2024: $879,005Expenses 2024: $882,052Net Income 2024: -$3,0472024Revenue 2025: $847,011Expenses 2025: $977,774Net Income 2025: -$130,7632025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$879,005
Expenses$882,052
Net Income-$3,047
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 17, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$891,406
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

By degrees foundation works to increase high school graduation and postsecondary readiness rates through an expansive, k-12 culture of future-focused planning and saving. To meet our goals, we engage community partnerships that address barriers and incorporate postsecondary and career readiness activites, financial education, and asset building for whole neighborhoods of students.

Empower children from low-income communities to reach their educational goals.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$411,755$415,842▲ $4,087
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,485$5,351▼ $7,134
Total Assets$424,240$421,193▼ $3,047
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$424,240$412,618▼ $11,622
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$8,575-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$424,240$421,193▼ $3,047
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$424,240$421,193▼ $3,047

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,351$48,572$53,923
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Emily WestergaardChief Executive OfficerFT$105,936$5,530$111,466

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Everett MilesDirector
Joan MiddletonDirector
Megan MortierDirector
Natalie NguyenDirector
Rod JohnsonDirector
Sabrina ZenorDirector
Tara Deering-hansenDirector
Alison CateFormer
Greg NicholsFormer
Mee Yang-leeFormer
Nikki SyversonFormer
Peri MontufarFormer
Terry GallagherFormer
BRYAN O'NEILLOfficer
Justin GreenfieldOfficer
Ken MccullumOfficer
Mondale SmithOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$891,406
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-12,401
All Other Contributions
$821,717
Change in Net Assets
$-3,047

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$879,005
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$879,005
Total Revenue per Form 990
$879,005
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$654,189
Total Fundraising Expense$123,422
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$113,962
Other Expenses$113,901
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$280,137$81,810$60,164$422,111
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,786$23,008$16,921$118,715
Grants to Domestic Individuals$113,962--$113,962
Payroll Taxes$33,351$9,740$7,163$50,254
Other Employee Benefits$26,103$7,623$5,606$39,332
Advertising-$13,343$13,342$26,685
Pension Plan Contributions$15,780$4,608$3,389$23,777
Insurance$6,299$10,148-$16,447
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,918-$10,918
Office Expenses$687$4,405$5,096$10,188
Depreciation Depletion$7,134--$7,134
Conferences and Meetings$185$2,157$2,157$4,499
Occupancy$1,379$1,250$1,250$3,879
Information Technology-$2,275$758$3,033
Other Expenses$879$6,824$2,760$879
All Other Expenses$32$16-$48
Total Functional Expenses$580,505$178,125$123,422$882,052

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$882,052
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$882,052
Total Expenses per Form 990$882,052
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,401
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sweet Dreams$59,689-$12,401-
Total Events$59,689-$12,401$-12,401
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
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
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Bryan o'neill and megan mortier have a family relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to and approved by the governing body of the organization prior to submission to the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, officers, and employees that may influence actions of the organization. If a perceived conflict exists, disclsoure of all relevant facts and circumstances is brought to the attention of the board of directors, at which point it is determined if a conflict actually exists. If a conflict is decided to exist, any board member with a conflicting interest is excluded from discussion about the transaction, including voting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Chief executive officer performance review is conducted annually with input from staff, board, and executive committee, utilizing a thorough quantitative and qualitative evaluation. A formal report is presented to the entire board for final approval. In evaluating, the executive committee utilizes a third party human resources company for comparability of compensation structures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Information is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
By Degrees Foundation
EIN
42-1338832
Phone
5156508230
Address
PO BOX 41070, DES MOINES, IA 50311

Signing Officer

Name
Emily Westergaard
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
5156508230
Signed
2025-02-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Emily Westergaard
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
9
Volunteers
38

Preparer

Firm
Meriwether Wilson and Company Pllc
Address
4500 WESTOWN PARKWAY SUITE 140, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-6717
Preparer
Jonathan Maahs
Phone
5152230002
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IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06299
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt016447
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IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingOtherInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
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IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-12401
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IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0412618
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt01250
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01250
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01379
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt03879
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt05096
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04405
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0687
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt010188
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07623
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt026103
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt039332
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1DUES AND MEMBERSHIP
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2FUNDRAISING
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt12760
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06824
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013968
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt11823
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2879
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt013968
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt113463
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt22760
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt3879
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt081810
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0280137
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0422111
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09740
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt033351
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt050254
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt03389
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04608
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt015780
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt023777
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0EMILY WESTERGAARD
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0793385
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0110712
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt070753
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-25542
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt047345
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0539033
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0720498
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0767843
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-3047
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0548369
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0659472
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0618831
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0793385
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0659472
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0618831
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03511147
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt05351
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt048572
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt053923
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0882052
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0879005
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0882052
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0879005
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0879005
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0882052
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt059689
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt059689
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt012401
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0SWEET DREAMS
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt059689
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-12401
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt012401
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt012401
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt033104
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt129217
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP/ACCOUNT

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

Open filing
Assets
$421,193
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$421,193
Revenue
$879,005
Expenses
$882,052
Net income
-$3,047
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$0.00$2.90$8.47$9.78$1.31
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.21$0.00$4.21$8.79$8.82$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.24$0.00$4.24$7.68$7.20$0.47
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.00$3.77$5.47$6.08$0.61
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.38$0.00$4.38$6.59$6.41$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.19$0.00$4.19$6.11$6.28$0.17
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.35$0.00$4.35$9.45$5.93$3.51
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.33$0.00$3.14$5.24$2.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.44$0.00$4.37$3.33$1.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.40$0.00$3.67$4.08$0.41
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.81$0.00$2.27$3.68$1.41
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.16$0.00$2.11$3.64$1.53