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Iowa Independent Higher Education Research Foundation

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1995
  • EIN: 42-1420268

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Undergraduate College (4-year) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$35k (2023)

Expenses
$47.4k (2023)

Total Assets
$32.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$35,008
Expenses
$47,350
Net Income
-$12,342
Net Assets
$32,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $35,000
100.0%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,455
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,455
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jared Seliger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Jacobson Schulte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lenzmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hayes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Draves (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Keck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenifer Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adreain Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Mosely (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Christy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendra Ericson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Ehretsman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Ottosson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fletcher Lamkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Byers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Bullock (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 19, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$24,112
Expenses
$25,856
Net Income
-$1,744
Net Assets
$44,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $24,111
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,797
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $44,797
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jared Seliger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Jacobson Schulte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lenzmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thom Chesney (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hayes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Draves (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Keck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Plunkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenifer Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adreain Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Mosely (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Christy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendra Ericson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marsha Kelliher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Bullock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Neiduski (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Ottosson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 24, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,900
Expenses
$227,195
Net Income
$31,705
Net Assets
$46,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $258,896
100.0%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,541
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,541
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jared Seliger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Karstens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lenzmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thom Chesney (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hayes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Draves (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Henning (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Plunkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenifer Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Leahy (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Reynders (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Christy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendra Ericson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marsha Kelliher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Bullock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrel Colson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Ottosson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 19, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$57,225
Expenses
$48,302
Net Income
$8,923
Net Assets
$22,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $57,212
100.0%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,335
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jared Seliger (Director) $0 $0
Rachelle Karstens (Director) $0 $0
Brian Lenzmeier (Director) $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Director) $0 $0
Thom Chesney (Director) $0 $0
David Hayes (Director) $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0
Erik Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0
Marty Martin (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Draves (Director) $0 $0
Kent Henning (Director) $0 $0
Anne Harris (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 29, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML
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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,231
Expenses
$48,242
Net Income
-$11
Net Assets
$13,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $48,222
100.0%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,412
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Ottosson (Director) $0 $0
Jared Seliger (Director) $0 $0
Rachelle Karstens (Director) $0 $0
Josh Merchant (Director) $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Chair) $0 $0
Joanne Burrows (Director) $0 $0
David Mcinally (Director) $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0
Gary Steinke (President) $0 $0
Erik Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0
Marty Martin (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Draves (Director) $0 $0
Kent Henning (Director) $0 $0
Raynard Kington (Director) $0 $0
Steven Titus (Director) $0 $0
Jim Collins (Director) $0 $0
Paula Carlson (Director) $0 $0
Doug Fiore (Director) $0 $0
John Reynders (Director) $0 $0
Laurie Hamen (Director) $0 $0
Gregory Christy (Director) $0 $0
Joan Lescinski (Director) $0 $0
Mike Stiles (Director) $0 $0
Jay Simmons (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Jeffrey Bullock (Past Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 20, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,223
Expenses
$48,742
Net Income
-$519
Net Assets
$13,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $48,222
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,423
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,423
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Ottosson (Director) $0 $0
Jared Seliger (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Karstens (Director) $0 $0
Josh Merchant (Director) $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Chair) $0 $0
Joanne Burrows (Director) $0 $0
David Mcinally (Director) $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0
Gary Steinke (President) $0 $0
Erik Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0
Marty Martin (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Draves (Director) $0 $0
Kent Henning (Director) $0 $0
Raynard Kington (Director) $0 $0
Steven Titus (Director) $0 $0
Jim Collins (Director) $0 $0
Paula Carlson (Director) $0 $0
Doug Fiore (Director) $0 $0
John Reynders (Director) $0 $0
Gregory Christy (Director) $0 $0
Joan Lescinski (Director) $0 $0
Mike Stiles (Director) $0 $0
Jay Simmons (Chair Elect) $0 $0
Jeffrey Bullock (Past Chair) $0 $0
Darrel Colson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,084
Expenses
$50,251
Net Income
-$11,167
Net Assets
$8,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $39,083
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,359
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,359
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Ottosson (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Durham (Director) $0 $0
Hamid Shirvani (Director) $0 $0
Frederick Moore (Director) $0 $0
Mark Putnam (Chair) $0 $0
Joanne Burrows (Director) $0 $0
David Mcinally (Director) $0 $0
Jonathan Brand (Director) $0 $0
Gary Steinke (President) $0 $0
Erik Hoekstra (Director) $0 $0
Earl Martin (Director) $0 $0
John Sellars (Director) $0 $0
Kent Henning (Director) $0 $0
Raynard Kington (Director) $0 $0
Steven Titus (Director) $0 $0
Jim Collins (Director) $0 $0
Paula Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Decker (Director) $0 $0
John Reynders (Director) $0 $0
Laurie Hamen (Director) $0 $0
Gregory Christy (Director) $0 $0
Joan Lescinski (Director) $0 $0
Mike Stiles (Director) $0 $0
Jay Simmons (Chair Elect) $0 $0
Jeffrey Bullock (Past Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$44,668
Expenses
$50,251
Net Income
-$5,583
Net Assets
$19,526
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $44,667
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,526
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,526

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,233
Expenses
$50,231
Net Income
$2
Net Assets
$25,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $50,231
100.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,109
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,109

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,387
Expenses
$41,399
Net Income
-$12
Net Assets
$25,107
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $41,362
99.9%
Investment Income $25
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,107
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,107

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,450
Expenses
$41,962
Net Income
$27,488
Net Assets
$25,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,059
40.4%
Program Services $41,362
59.6%
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,119
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,119

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,407
Expenses
$45,496
Net Income
-$4,089
Net Assets
-$2,369
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,362
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,690
Total Liabilities $28,059
Net Assets -$2,369

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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