Civic Intelligence

The Ames Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 51-0161669

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 213Ames, IA 50010

(612) 840-7039

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

97th percentile

81%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

91%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$880,189

Up $418,982 (+91%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$879,284

Up $418,077 (+91%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$905

Up $905 from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Up

$430,092

Up $73,126 (+20%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$83,000

Down $1,090,345 (-93%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$347,092

Up $1,163,471 (+143%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd 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

2024

Assets$880,189
Liabilities$905
Net Assets$879,284
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th 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

2024

Revenue$430,092
Expenses$83,000
Net Income$347,092
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$444,391
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public Betterment-City of Ames

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$154,419$535,150▲ $380,731
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$295,794$321,815▲ $26,021
Accounts Receivable$38$0▼ $38
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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$461,207$880,189▲ $418,982
Other Assets Total$10,956$23,224▲ $12,268
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$905-
Total Liabilities$0$905▲ $905
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$350,689$755,590▲ $404,901
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$110,518$123,694▲ $13,176
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$461,207$879,284▲ $418,077
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$461,207$880,189▲ $418,982

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$2,995$2,995
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris AndersonChairman
Tammy StegmanPast Chair
Chase AbnerVice Chair
Jenny ArendsSecretary
Cathy AdamsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$419,025
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,607
Other Revenue
$9,460
All Other Contributions
$419,025
Change in Net Assets
$347,092
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$83,000
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
All Other Expenses$3,579$4,460-$8,039
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,750-$3,750
Other Expenses$53,240$3,382-$3,382
Insurance-$2,122-$2,122
Fees for Services Management-$1,290-$1,290
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,149-$1,149
Advertising-$398-$398
Travel-$360-$360
Total Functional Expenses$56,819$26,181$0$83,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$23,759
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,299
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Event$23,759$23,759$6,764$16,995
Total Events$23,759$23,759$14,299$9,460
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Bank Error$905
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, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ames Foundation
EIN
51-0161669
Phone
6128407039
Address
PO Box 213, Ames, IA 50010

Signing Officer

Name
Cathy Adams
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Voting Board Members
18
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 XI, Line 9

“Prior year adjustment for unrealized gain on invesments = $70985”

Form 990 Amended Explanation

“The orignal 2024 990 return with no information was filed in error on march 29, 2025. Once the error was noticed, an extension was filed on march 29,2025. The amended return contains the correct information.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT FOR UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESMENTS = $70985
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORIGNAL 2024 990 RETURN WITH NO INFORMATION WAS FILED IN ERROR ON MARCH 29, 2025. ONCE THE ERROR WAS NOTICED, AN EXTENSION WAS FILED ON MARCH 29,2025. THE AMENDED RETURN CONTAINS THE CORRECT INFORMATION.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$880,189
Liabilities
$905
Net assets
$879,284
Revenue
$430,092
Expenses
$83,000
Net income
$347,092
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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