Civic Intelligence

West Des Moines Community Schools Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 42-1355170

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.WDMCSFOUNDATION.ORG
1601 West Lakes Pkwy Suite 300West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 288-3279

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

79th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

54%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,026,016

Up $205,852 (+25%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,025,944

Up $205,780 (+25%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$72

Up $72 from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Up

$740,730

Up $261,180 (+54%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$576,608

Up $153,076 (+36%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$164,122

Up $108,104 (+193%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $648,652Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $648,6522011Assets 2012: $649,428Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $649,4282012Assets 2013: $762,664Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $762,6642013Assets 2014: $825,462Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $825,4622014Assets 2015: $788,544Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $788,5442015Assets 2016: $820,164Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $820,1642016Assets 2017: $1,026,016Liabilities 2017: $72Net Assets 2017: $1,025,9442017Assets 2018: $1,152,597Liabilities 2018: $46Net Assets 2018: $1,152,5512018Assets 2019: $1,163,714Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,163,7142019Assets 2020: $1,148,573Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,148,5732020Assets 2021: $1,399,098Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,399,0982021Assets 2022: $1,313,431Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,313,4312022Assets 2023: $1,395,005Liabilities 2023: $94Net Assets 2023: $1,394,9112023Assets 2024: $1,398,009Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,398,0092024Assets 2025: $1,535,980Liabilities 2025: $1,335Net Assets 2025: $1,534,6452025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,026,016
Liabilities$72
Net Assets$1,025,944
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $256,376Expenses 2011: $233,086Net Income 2011: $23,2902011Expenses 2012: $275,3572012Expenses 2013: $421,7272013Revenue 2014: $456,006Expenses 2014: $453,237Net Income 2014: $2,7692014Revenue 2015: $397,181Expenses 2015: $361,242Net Income 2015: $35,9392015Revenue 2016: $479,550Expenses 2016: $423,532Net Income 2016: $56,0182016Revenue 2017: $740,730Expenses 2017: $576,608Net Income 2017: $164,1222017Revenue 2018: $659,299Expenses 2018: $560,850Net Income 2018: $98,4492018Revenue 2019: $526,489Expenses 2019: $515,969Net Income 2019: $10,5202019Revenue 2020: $475,505Expenses 2020: $472,399Net Income 2020: $3,1062020Revenue 2021: $604,775Expenses 2021: $536,985Net Income 2021: $67,7902021Revenue 2022: $458,460Expenses 2022: $458,849Net Income 2022: -$3892022Revenue 2023: $612,100Expenses 2023: $575,199Net Income 2023: $36,9012023Revenue 2024: $563,723Expenses 2024: $640,038Net Income 2024: -$76,3152024Revenue 2025: $624,962Expenses 2025: $546,675Net Income 2025: $78,2872025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$740,730
Expenses$576,608
Net Income$164,122
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$748,110
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To actively seek private funds (and to coordinate funds entrusted to its care) that ensure each student, regardless of his or her means, has the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential.

We strive to be the unifying organization that enables the west des moines community schools to provide access to exceptional districtwide opportunities that promote the joy of learning; improve educational outcomes; and prepare all students to become confident, competent and engaged citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$439,111$489,766▲ $50,655
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$246,832$394,153▲ $147,321
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$134,221$142,097▲ $7,876
Total Assets$820,164$1,026,016▲ $205,852
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$72-
Total Liabilities$0$72▲ $72
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$608,854$814,299▲ $205,445
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$190,000$190,000→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$21,310$21,645▲ $335
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$820,164$1,025,944▲ $205,780
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$820,164$1,026,016▲ $205,852

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$798,854$720,316▲ $53,109$459,370$1,004,299
2015$738,233$415,422▲ $13,541$282,562$798,854
2014$769,126$379,740▲ $13,749$265,474$738,233
2013$705,888$356,571▲ $60,775$269,530$769,126
2012$597,171$405,467▲ $48,292$267,112$705,888
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan PorterPresident
Kane JohnsonDirector
Kristy LattaDirector
Loretta SiemanDirector
Phyllis StaplinDirector
Cindy ToddSecretary
David FarnsworthTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$720,122
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,018
Other Revenue
$11,590
All Other Contributions
$700,634
Change in Net Assets
$164,122
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$467,998
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$108,610
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$108,610--$108,610
Office Expenses-$11,521-$11,521
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,630-$4,630
Other Expenses$5,098$1,064-$1,064
Conferences and Meetings-$671-$671
Advertising-$336-$336
Insurance-$220-$220
Total Functional Expenses$558,166$18,442$0$576,608
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$18,970
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,380
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Outing$18,970$18,970$7,380$11,590
Total Events$18,970$18,970$7,380$11,590
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
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

“Copy of form 990 is provided to board members for review prior to filing”

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

“All board members are required to disclose conflicts of interest annually. Any potential conflicts identified are addressed by the board as needed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. These documents are available for the same period of time as described in internal revenue code section 6104(d) for other public disclosure documents.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
West Des Moines Community Schools
EIN
42-1355170
Phone
5152883279
Address
1601 WEST LAKES PKWY SUITE 300, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Signing Officer

Name
David Farnsworth
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5152883279
Signed
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dan Porter
Formed
1988
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
110

Preparer

Firm
Mcgowen Hurst Clark & Smith Pc
Address
1601 W LAKES PKWY STE 300, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Preparer
Kathleen S New CPA
Phone
5152883279
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990

“Dave farnsworth serves as treasurer on the board of directors for the foundation. Dave is a partner at mcgowen, hurst, clark & smith, which provides accounting and bookkeeping services to the foundation. Mcgowen, hurst, clark & smith is not independent with respect to west des moines community foundation. The fees paid to mcgowen, hurst, clark & smith are not over the reporting threshold requirement for schedule l on the form 990.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XIII

“The foundation's endowment funds are used for student scholarships and to support designated district programs.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,026,016
Liabilities
$72
Net assets
$1,025,944
Revenue
$740,730
Expenses
$576,608
Net income
$164,122
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.00$1.53$0.62$0.55$0.08
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.00$1.40$0.56$0.64$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.00$1.39$0.61$0.58$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.00$1.31$0.46$0.46$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.00$1.40$0.60$0.54$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.00$1.15$0.48$0.47$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.16$0.53$0.52$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.00$1.15$0.66$0.56$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.00$1.03$0.74$0.58$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$0.48$0.42$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$0.40$0.36$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.46$0.45$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.00$0.76$0.42
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.65$0.00$0.65$0.28
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$0.26$0.23$0.02