Civic Intelligence

By Degrees Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 42-1338832

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 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

34th percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

16th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$124,194

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.7% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-3.6%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Down

$290,430

Down $130,763 (-31%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$290,430

Down $130,763 (-31%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$847,011

Down $31,994 (-3.6%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$977,774

Up $95,722 (+11%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$130,763

Down $127,716 (-4192%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th 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

2025

Assets$290,430
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$290,430
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st 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

2025

Revenue$847,011
Expenses$977,774
Net Income-$130,763
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 23, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$864,285
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$415,842$290,430▼ $125,412
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,351$0▼ $5,351
Total Assets$421,193$290,430▼ $130,763
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$8,575$206,850▲ $198,275
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$412,618$83,580▼ $329,038
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$421,193$290,430▼ $130,763
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$421,193$290,430▼ $130,763

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$53,923$53,923
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Emily WestergaardChief Executive OfficerFT$118,318$5,876$124,194

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
BRYAN O'NEILLPresident
Carolyn ReddickVice President
Annie BrandtDirector
Craig OwensDirector
Derrick PrineDirector
Everett MilesDirector
Joan MiddletonDirector
Lauren RasmussenDirector
Mary Katherine NelsonDirector
Matt MooreDirector
Mondale SmithDirector
Rod JohnsonDirector
Sabrina ZenorDirector
Tara Deering-hansenDirector
Ken MccullumFormer
Natalie NguyenFormer
Megan MortierSecretary
Justin GreenwoodTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$864,285
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-17,274
All Other Contributions
$792,448
Change in Net Assets
$-130,763

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$847,011
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$847,011
Total Revenue per Form 990
$847,011
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$717,339
Total Fundraising Expense$182,752
Other Expenses$161,722
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$98,713
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$322,009$87,429$68,236$477,674
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,969$22,798$17,793$124,560
Grants to Domestic Individuals$98,713--$98,713
Payroll Taxes$37,198$10,100$7,882$55,180
Other Employee Benefits$21,628$5,872$4,583$32,083
Pension Plan Contributions$18,769$5,096$3,977$27,842
Advertising-$11,617$11,617$23,234
Insurance$8,868$8,868-$17,736
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,350-$11,350
Office Expenses$1,541$4,047$1,006$6,594
Depreciation Depletion$5,351--$5,351
Conferences and Meetings$308$4,236-$4,544
Occupancy-$4,017-$4,017
Information Technology-$2,914-$2,914
Other Expenses$416$3,162$67,658$416
All Other Expenses-$138-$138
Total Functional Expenses$601,932$193,090$182,752$977,774

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$977,774
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$977,774
Total Expenses per Form 990$977,774
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
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$17,274
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sweet Dreams$71,837-$17,274-
Total Events$71,837-$17,274$-17,274
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
2026-02-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Emily Westergaard
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
9
Volunteers
50

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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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$290,430
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$290,430
Revenue
$847,011
Expenses
$977,774
Net income
-$130,763
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
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