Civic Intelligence

Iowa State Bar Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 42-6055756

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization ProfileN/A
625 East Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309

(515) 243-3179

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

96th percentile

73%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

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.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

71st percentile

8.6%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

206%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,018,263

Up $159,809 (+8.6%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$1,933,593

Up $176,694 (+10%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$84,670

Down $16,885 (-17%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$389,044

Up $261,740 (+206%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$105,284

Up $6,501 (+6.6%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$283,760

Up $255,239 (+895%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,808,557Liabilities 2011: $123,360Net Assets 2011: $1,685,1972011Assets 2012: $1,701,433Liabilities 2012: $176,247Net Assets 2012: $1,525,1862012Assets 2013: $1,669,380Liabilities 2013: $84,719Net Assets 2013: $1,584,6612013Assets 2014: $1,858,454Liabilities 2014: $101,555Net Assets 2014: $1,756,8992014Assets 2015: $2,018,263Liabilities 2015: $84,670Net Assets 2015: $1,933,5932015Assets 2016: $2,021,385Liabilities 2016: $70,015Net Assets 2016: $1,951,3702016Assets 2017: $2,143,138Liabilities 2017: $9,700Net Assets 2017: $2,133,4382017Assets 2018: $2,337,912Liabilities 2018: $16,490Net Assets 2018: $2,321,4222018Assets 2019: $2,401,773Liabilities 2019: $16,400Net Assets 2019: $2,385,3732019Assets 2020: $2,401,090Liabilities 2020: $43,642Net Assets 2020: $2,357,4482020Assets 2021: $2,847,721Liabilities 2021: $36,933Net Assets 2021: $2,810,7882021Assets 2022: $2,448,599Liabilities 2022: $3,000Net Assets 2022: $2,445,5992022Assets 2023: $2,535,443Liabilities 2023: $14,982Net Assets 2023: $2,520,4612023Assets 2024: $2,987,273Liabilities 2024: $33,184Net Assets 2024: $2,954,0892024Assets 2025: $3,327,437Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $3,327,4372025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,018,263
Liabilities$84,670
Net Assets$1,933,593
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $434,056Expenses 2011: $227,921Net Income 2011: $206,1352011Revenue 2012: $139,405Expenses 2012: $224,937Net Income 2012: -$85,5322012Expenses 2013: $133,3912013Revenue 2014: $127,304Expenses 2014: $98,783Net Income 2014: $28,5212014Revenue 2015: $389,044Expenses 2015: $105,284Net Income 2015: $283,7602015Revenue 2016: $185,287Expenses 2016: $112,147Net Income 2016: $73,1402016Revenue 2017: $202,864Expenses 2017: $102,948Net Income 2017: $99,9162017Revenue 2018: $269,134Expenses 2018: $121,415Net Income 2018: $147,7192018Revenue 2019: $193,435Expenses 2019: $98,951Net Income 2019: $94,4842019Revenue 2020: $154,414Expenses 2020: $119,796Net Income 2020: $34,6182020Revenue 2021: $175,487Expenses 2021: $119,078Net Income 2021: $56,4092021Revenue 2022: $367,026Expenses 2022: $127,608Net Income 2022: $239,4182022Revenue 2023: $187,876Expenses 2023: $148,759Net Income 2023: $39,1172023Revenue 2024: $356,821Expenses 2024: $155,200Net Income 2024: $201,6212024Revenue 2025: $362,547Expenses 2025: $170,641Net Income 2025: $191,9062025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$389,044
Expenses$105,284
Net Income$283,760
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,319,578
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation strives to be a catalyst, convener and collaborator for change that furthers the promotion and advancement of the science of jurisprudence.

Promotion and advancement of the science of jurisprudence

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,786,419$1,734,539▼ $51,880
Pledges and Grants Receivable$27,125$173,298▲ $146,173
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,985$76,084▲ $37,099
Accounts Receivable$5,925$8,295▲ $2,370
Total Assets$1,858,454$2,018,263▲ $159,809
Other Assets Total$0$26,047▲ $26,047
Liabilities
Grants Payable$84,935$65,000▼ $19,935
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,620$19,670▲ $3,050
Total Liabilities$101,555$84,670▼ $16,885
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,756,899$1,758,623▲ $1,724
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$148,923-
Permanently Rstr Net Assets-$26,047-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,756,899$1,933,593▲ $176,694
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,858,454$2,018,263▲ $159,809

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$1,734,539--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William ScherlePresident
Paul R TylerVice President
Cynthia MoserDirector
Frank J CarrollDirector
Gary J StreitDirector
Jane V LorentzenDirector
Robert Waterman JrDirector
Elisabeth ReynoldsonSecretary
Max KirkTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$243,193
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$145,851
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$243,193
Change in Net Assets
$283,760

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$379,187
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$9,857
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-107,066
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$272,121
Total Revenue per Form 990
$389,044
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$65,000
Other Expenses$40,284
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$65,000--$65,000
Fees for Services Management-$20,400-$20,400
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$9,857-$9,857
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,080-$6,080
Fees for Services Legal-$2,650-$2,650
Other Expenses-$344-$344
Total Functional Expenses$65,000$40,284$0$105,284

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$105,284
Expenses per Audited Statements$95,427
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$95,427
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$9,857
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Iowa State Bar AssociationDes Moines, IA501(c)(6)Fund Law and Civic Education Programs$65,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The iowa state bar foundation is managed by the iowa state bar association, the organization it supports. See schedule a, part i, 11g.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board of directors of the foundation are elected by the board of the iowa state bar association.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Form 990 is provided to all members of the board of directors 10 days prior to filing. Directors will be asked to review and direct any questions to isba accountant or directly to the return preparer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The isbf provides copies of form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Iowa State Bar Foundation
EIN
42-6055756
Phone
5152433179
Address
625 EAST COURT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309

Signing Officer

Name
William Scherle
Title
President
Phone
5152433179
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Scherle
Formed
1949
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Mcgowen Hurst Clark & Smith Pc
Address
1601 WEST LAKES PARKWAY SUITE 300, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Preparer
Thomas J Pflanz CPA
Phone
5152883279
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management is unaware of any uncertain tax positions at june 30, 2015 and 2014. Interest and penalties associated with income tax matters would be presented as components of income tax expense. There were no interest or penalty charges during 2015 and 2014. The foundation's prior three years' tax returns remain subject to examination by the internal revenue service.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1THE IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION SHARES STAFF AND MANAGEMENT WITH THE IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION, ON OCCASION, PROVIDES GRANTS FOR SPECIAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE ASSOCIATION. THE CLOSE STAFF AND BOARD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS ASSURE PROPER USE OF GRANTS PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF THE IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10 DAYS PRIOR TO FILING. DIRECTORS WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW AND DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO ISBA ACCOUNTANT OR DIRECTLY TO THE RETURN PREPARER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ISBF PROVIDES COPIES OF FORM 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0ADVANCE JURISPRUDENCE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN IOWA.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,018,263
Liabilities
$84,670
Net assets
$1,933,593
Revenue
$389,044
Expenses
$105,284
Net income
$283,760
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.33$0.00$3.33$0.36$0.17$0.19
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.99$0.03$2.95$0.36$0.16$0.20
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.54$0.01$2.52$0.19$0.15$0.04
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.45$0.00$2.45$0.37$0.13$0.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.85$0.04$2.81$0.18$0.12$0.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.40$0.04$2.36$0.15$0.12$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.40$0.02$2.39$0.19$0.10$0.09
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.34$0.02$2.32$0.27$0.12$0.15
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.01$2.13$0.20$0.10$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.07$1.95$0.19$0.11$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.08$1.93$0.39$0.11$0.28
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.10$1.76$0.13$0.10$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.67$0.08$1.58$0.13
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.70$0.18$1.53$0.14$0.22$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.81$0.12$1.69$0.43$0.23$0.21