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Iris Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 42-1394408

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 01, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.IRIS-CENTER.ORG

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1401 50th St Suite 102West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 978-4464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.87x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$125,840

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

56th percentile

6.3%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

8.7%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$346,986

Up $20,683 (+6.3%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$43,617

Up $5,195 (+14%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$303,369

Up $15,488 (+5.4%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$907,550

Up $72,581 (+8.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$902,355

Up $33,137 (+3.8%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$5,195

Up $39,444 (+115%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $108,625Liabilities 2011: $39,481Net Assets 2011: $69,1442011Assets 2012: $125,948Liabilities 2012: $52,909Net Assets 2012: $73,0392012Assets 2013: $113,997Liabilities 2013: $48,289Net Assets 2013: $65,7082013Assets 2014: $138,018Liabilities 2014: $64,308Net Assets 2014: $73,7102014Assets 2015: $119,060Liabilities 2015: $42,142Net Assets 2015: $76,9182015Assets 2016: $111,075Liabilities 2016: $46,795Net Assets 2016: $64,2802016Assets 2017: $137,257Liabilities 2017: $43,982Net Assets 2017: $93,2752017Assets 2018: $150,464Liabilities 2018: $68,179Net Assets 2018: $82,2852018Assets 2019: $178,602Liabilities 2019: $63,566Net Assets 2019: $115,0362019Assets 2020: $216,520Liabilities 2020: $71,214Net Assets 2020: $145,3062020Assets 2021: $190,989Liabilities 2021: $118,313Net Assets 2021: $72,6762021Assets 2022: $326,303Liabilities 2022: $287,881Net Assets 2022: $38,4222022Assets 2023: $346,986Liabilities 2023: $303,369Net Assets 2023: $43,6172023Assets 2024: $366,574Liabilities 2024: $198,226Net Assets 2024: $168,3482024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$346,986
Liabilities$303,369
Net Assets$43,617
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $448,338Expenses 2011: $443,024Net Income 2011: $5,3142011Expenses 2012: $533,7832012Revenue 2013: $675,839Expenses 2013: $683,170Net Income 2013: -$7,3312013Revenue 2014: $773,297Expenses 2014: $765,295Net Income 2014: $8,0022014Revenue 2015: $727,313Expenses 2015: $724,105Net Income 2015: $3,2082015Revenue 2016: $697,919Expenses 2016: $710,557Net Income 2016: -$12,6382016Revenue 2017: $832,524Expenses 2017: $803,529Net Income 2017: $28,9952017Revenue 2018: $760,298Expenses 2018: $771,288Net Income 2018: -$10,9902018Revenue 2019: $854,357Expenses 2019: $821,606Net Income 2019: $32,7512019Revenue 2020: $776,553Expenses 2020: $746,283Net Income 2020: $30,2702020Revenue 2021: $695,827Expenses 2021: $768,457Net Income 2021: -$72,6302021Revenue 2022: $834,969Expenses 2022: $869,218Net Income 2022: -$34,2492022Revenue 2023: $907,550Expenses 2023: $902,355Net Income 2023: $5,1952023Revenue 2024: $888,167Expenses 2024: $763,436Net Income 2024: $124,7312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$907,550
Expenses$902,355
Net Income$5,195
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 1, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$907,550
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Iris, inc was established by former iowa lieutenant governor bob anderson in 1993. The mission of the organization is to promote international education, development, and peace by connecting iowa to communities worldwide. Iris conducts many programs which bring students, journalists, business people, educators, and government leaders from africa, central and eastern europe and asia to iowa. While in iowa, the international participants stay with iowa families, study in iowa schools, intern in iowa businesses, and become involved in community activities. When they return to their home countries, they take with them new ideas and strategies for economic development and peace advancement. They also return home with new friendships and a better understanding of americans and our democratic way of life. Iris also links iowans to the world by facilitating international relationships and arranging for travel opportunities for iowans. Almost all have been funded by the u.s. State department.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$214,414$238,854▲ $24,440
Pledges and Grants Receivable$35,453$44,175▲ $8,722
Total Assets$326,303$346,986▲ $20,683
Other Assets Total$76,436$63,957▼ $12,479
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$123,106$147,247▲ $24,141
Deferred Revenue$90,362$93,386▲ $3,024
Other Liabilities$74,413$62,736▼ $11,677
Total Liabilities$287,881$303,369▲ $15,488
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$38,422$43,617▲ $5,195
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$38,422$43,617▲ $5,195
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$326,303$346,986▲ $20,683

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$63,957--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Del R ChristensenExecutive Di$125,840$125,840

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris FultzChairperson
Susan AndersonChairperson
Robert AndersonPresident Em
Kwesi Atta KrahVice-chairpe
Dromi EtseyBoard Member
Nicole GassmanBoard Member
Ronelle LangleyBoard Member
Ursula RuedenbergBoard Member
Vani BojjaBoard Member
Mike CoverdaleTreasurer/se
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$907,550
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$12,355
Change in Net Assets
$5,195
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$518,836
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$383,519
Total Fundraising Expense$24,967
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$27,004$230,675-$257,679
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$125,840--$125,840
Fees for Services Other$77,499$18,546-$96,045
Travel$66,457$25,552-$92,009
All Other Expenses$34,980$7,742-$42,722
Occupancy$10,792$26,153-$36,945
Other Expenses$8,227-$22,989$31,216
Office Expenses-$11,499-$11,499
Advertising-$3,674-$3,674
Insurance-$2,408-$2,408
Total Functional Expenses$551,139$326,249$24,967$902,355
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
Operating Lease Obligations$62,736
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“The draft form 990 is presented to the board of directors. This review provides an additional layer of scrutiny, as they review the form for alignment with the nonprofit's mission and activities. Board members ensure that the form accurately reflects the organization's financial and programmatic activities and meets irs transparency standards.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Iris Inc
EIN
42-1394408
Phone
5159784464
Address
1401 50TH ST SUITE 102, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Signing Officer

Name
Del R Christensen
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5152927103
Signed
2024-11-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Del R Christensen
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Community CPA & Associates Inc
Address
3816 INGERSOLL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3413
Preparer
Junyoung Lee
Phone
5152883188
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Iris, inc was established by former iowa lieutenant governor bob anderson in 1993. The mission of the organization is to promote international education, development, and peace by connecting iowa to communities worldwide. Iris conducts many programs which bring students, journalists, business people, educators, and government leaders from africa, central and eastern europe and asia to iowa. While in iowa, the international participants stay with iowa families, study in iowa schools, intern in iowa businesses, and become involved in community activities. When they return to their home countries, they take with them new ideas and strategies for economic development and peace advancement. They also return home with new friendships and a better understanding of americans and our democratic way of life. Iris also links iowans to the world by facilitating international relationships and arranging for travel opportunities for iowans. Almost all have been funded by the u.s. State department.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors 69,999 0 0 honoraria 7,500 0 0 professional 0 18,546 0 total 77,499 18,546 0”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$346,986
Liabilities
$303,369
Net assets
$43,617
Revenue
$907,550
Expenses
$902,355
Net income
$5,195
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.67$1.98$1.68$8.88$7.63$1.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.47$3.03$0.44$9.08$9.02$0.05
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.26$2.88$0.38$8.35$8.69$0.34
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.91$1.18$0.73$6.96$7.68$0.73
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.17$0.71$1.45$7.77$7.46$0.30
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.79$0.64$1.15$8.54$8.22$0.33
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.50$0.68$0.82$7.60$7.71$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.37$0.44$0.93$8.33$8.04$0.29
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.47$0.64$6.98$7.11$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.42$0.77$7.27$7.24$0.03
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.38$0.64$0.74$7.73$7.65$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.48$0.66$6.76$6.83$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.26$0.53$0.73$5.34
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.09$0.39$0.69$4.48$4.43$0.05