Civic Intelligence

The Ames Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 51-0161669

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 213Ames, IA 50010

(515) 663-3075

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

15th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

15th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-9.5%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-0.2%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets15th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,290,735

Down $135,867 (-9.5%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$1,290,735

Down $135,867 (-9.5%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$873,182

Down $1,895 (-0.2%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,028,343

Up $995,457 (+3027%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$155,161

Down $997,352 (-118%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $120,665Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $133,637Net Assets 2012: $133,6372012Assets 2013: $165,570Net Assets 2013: $165,5702013Assets 2014: $176,613Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $176,6132014Assets 2015: $801,118Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $801,1182015Assets 2016: $247,397Liabilities 2016: $12,500Net Assets 2016: $234,8972016Assets 2017: $590,957Liabilities 2017: $3,519Net Assets 2017: $587,4382017Assets 2018: $1,426,602Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,426,6022018Assets 2019: $1,290,735Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,290,7352019Assets 2020: $215,704Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $215,7042020Assets 2021: $720,591Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $720,5912021Assets 2022: $1,269,224Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,269,2242022Assets 2023: $461,207Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $461,2072023Assets 2024: $880,189Liabilities 2024: $905Net Assets 2024: $879,2842024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,290,735
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,290,735
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $23,971Expenses 2011: $7,751Net Income 2011: $16,2202011Revenue 2012: $24,654Expenses 2012: $22,827Net Income 2012: $1,8272012Revenue 2013: $15,825Expenses 2013: $10,800Net Income 2013: $5,0252013Revenue 2014: $200,168Expenses 2014: $187,653Net Income 2014: $12,5152014Revenue 2015: $675,941Expenses 2015: $46,873Net Income 2015: $629,0682015Revenue 2016: $500,848Expenses 2016: $1,070,348Net Income 2016: -$569,5002016Revenue 2017: $432,966Expenses 2017: $87,928Net Income 2017: $345,0382017Revenue 2018: $875,077Expenses 2018: $32,886Net Income 2018: $842,1912018Revenue 2019: $873,182Expenses 2019: $1,028,343Net Income 2019: -$155,1612019Revenue 2020: $314,330Expenses 2020: $1,394,667Net Income 2020: -$1,080,3372020Revenue 2021: $532,756Expenses 2021: $36,069Net Income 2021: $496,6872021Revenue 2022: $623,958Expenses 2022: $64,728Net Income 2022: $559,2302022Revenue 2023: $356,966Expenses 2023: $1,173,345Net Income 2023: -$816,3792023Revenue 2024: $430,092Expenses 2024: $83,000Net Income 2024: $347,0922024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$873,182
Expenses$1,028,343
Net Income-$155,161
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$873,182
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public Betterment-City of Ames

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,273,391$1,122,700▼ $150,691
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$152,036$166,779▲ $14,743
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$863$518▼ $345
Accounts Receivable$38$38→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,426,602$1,290,735▼ $135,867
Other Assets Total$274$700▲ $426
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,324,429$1,156,437▼ $167,992
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$102,173$134,298▲ $32,125
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,426,602$1,290,735▼ $135,867
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,426,602$1,290,735▼ $135,867

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$518$2,477$2,995
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lynn CareyPresident
Jan WilliamsPresident-elect
Anne NelsonSecretary
Jill KlindtTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$855,373
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$17,809
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$855,373
Change in Net Assets
$-155,161
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,028,343
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$10,222$8,000-$8,000
All Other Expenses$159$6,772-$6,931
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,390-$4,390
Insurance-$988-$988
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$444-$444
Conferences and Meetings-$360-$360
Depreciation Depletion-$345-$345
Advertising-$140-$140
Total Functional Expenses$995,955$32,388$0$1,028,343
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ames Foundation
EIN
51-0161669
Address
PO Box 213, Ames, IA 50010

Signing Officer

Name
Jill Klindt
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2020-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Klatt & Associates CPA PC
Address
617 Duff / PO Box 310, Ames, IA 50010
Preparer
D Aaron Klatt
Phone
5152325642
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“Other program services 4: ames police project other program services 5: entryway signage other program services 6: miracle field project other program services 7: welch ave planters other program services 8: ames 150 legacy trailer other program services 9: ames airport hangar project other program services 10: edwards park project”

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Unrealized gain on investments = $19294”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Unrealized gain on investments = $19294
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Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,290,735
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,290,735
Revenue
$873,182
Expenses
$1,028,343
Net income
-$155,161
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.88$0.00$0.88$0.43$0.08$0.35
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.36$1.17$0.82
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.27$0.00$1.27$0.62$0.06$0.56
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.53$0.04$0.50
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.31$1.39$1.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.29$0.87$1.03$0.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.43$0.00$1.43$0.88$0.03$0.84
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$0.43$0.09$0.35
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.01$0.23$0.50$1.07$0.57
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.00$0.80$0.68$0.05$0.63
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.20$0.19$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.17$0.02$0.01$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.13$0.02$0.02$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.02$0.01$0.02