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Columbus Discoveries Thrift Store

EIN 92-2673604 • 501(c)3 • Columbus Junction, IA

Profile

Columbus Discoveries Thrift Store's mission is to turn donations into funds for community projects and enrichment.

204 Main StreetColumbus Junction, IA 52738
Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

83rd percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

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Asset Growth

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Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2024

Assets

$43,247

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Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

$43,247

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Revenue

$58,109

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Expenses

$38,928

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Net Income

$19,181

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $43,247Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $43,2472024

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2024

Assets$43,247
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$43,247

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $58,109Expenses 2024: $38,928Net Income 2024: $19,1812024

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2024

Revenue$58,109
Expenses$38,928
Net Income$19,181

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$43.2$0.00$43.2$58.1$38.9$19.2
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$58,109
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Columbus Discoveries Thrift Store's mission is to turn donations into funds for community projects and enrichment.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Operation of the thrift store: We operate a retail thrift store that sells donated items at affordable prices to the public. This provides low-cost options of goods for community members, while also diverting usable goods from landfills. In 2024 we served approximately 7,500 shoppers.$0$30,868
Distribution of funds to charitable causes: Proceeds from the thrift store's sales fund the organizations exempt purpose. In 2024 we contributed monetarily to 10 community events/projects/endeavors, listed in schedule O, that impacted many people within our community.$0$4,350
Collection of goods and merchandise. We solicit and accept donations of used clothing, household goods, furniture, and other items from the public. These donations are then sorted, cleaned, and prepared for resale. In 2024 we had 10 volunteers who donated a combined total of approximately 3,380 hours of personal time to the store.$0$1,884
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christina MarthersStore ManagerPT$21,050-$21,050
Angela ManesPresidentPT$0--
Laura CoxVice PresidentPT$0--
Earlene LekwaSecretaryPT$0--
Beverly Byrum-HoweTreasurer-$0--
Linda HumistonDirector-$0--
Judy PriorDirectorPT$0--
Joyce Abshire-HartDirector-$0--
Richard OlsonDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Columbus Discoveries Thrift Store
EIN
92-2673604
Phone
3194717277
Address
204 Main Street, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

Signing Officer

Name
Christina Marthers
Title
Store Manager
Phone
3194717277
Signed
2025-11-03
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Charitable Giving Breakout: Wildcat Sports Sponsorship- $500, Louisa County Fair- $200, PEO Luncheon- $200, LC Horse and Pony Project: Arena Expansion- $1,000, Annual Columbus Day Celebration Sponsorship- $650, Louisa Juried Art Show Sponsorship- $500, Kids Holiday Shopping Day-$100, Louisa Development Group- $500, LCSO Toy Drive- $300

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^State Farm Business Insurance;350|Workers Compensation Insurance;347|Operations and Fixtures Costs;1884|Promotional Materials Costs;277|Equipment Costs;1043|Administration Supplies Costs;81|Community Club Dues;75|Store Supplies Costs;683|Square Credit Card Processing Fee;369^Total;5109^

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ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
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