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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4722790

FREE LUNCH PROGRAM

Tax-exempt · IOWA CITY, IA 52240

Financials

$119K$136K2022$178K$136K2023$125K$141K2024$188K$140K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREE LUNCH PROGRAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$187,749$139,892$47,857$223,943$1,685$222,258
June 30, 2025990-EZ$125,118$141,198-$16,080$176,086$1,685$174,401
June 30, 2024990-EZ$177,658$136,143$41,515$192,581$2,100$190,481
June 30, 2023990-EZ (amended)$118,633$136,418-$17,785$150,469$1,503$148,966
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$183,052
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,697

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$78,618
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$90,109
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,134
Occupancy
$28,080
Other expenses
$19,569
Program services (functional)
$135,569

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$176,086
Total assets, end of year
$223,943
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,685
Net assets, end of year
$222,258
Cash, savings and investments
$223,943
Gross receipts
$187,749

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE PLATTECO-DIRECTOR25$39,309
LAURA HUNTERCO-DIRECTOR25$39,309
BRYCEN MYERSPRESIDENT0$0
SHELLY FREEMOLEVICE-PRESIDENT0$0
SHARYN REITZTREASURER0$0
DIANA NUGENTSECRETARY0$0
MARCIA BOLINGERPAST PRESIDENT0$0
CYNTHIA CARDELLBOARD MEMBER0$0
CAROLYN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
JAYSON SAINSBURYBOARD MEMBER0$0
ROBERT LITTLEHALEBOARD MEMBER0$0
KAI KAISERBOARD MEMBER0$0
SHANTELL KRABILLBOARD MEMBER0$0
JOSH PAXTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE PLATTECO-DIRECTOR25$38,350
LAURA HUNTERCO-DIRECTOR25$15,291
MARCIA BOLINGERPRESIDENT0$0
M JON BROWNVICE PRESIDENT0$0
SHARYN REITZTREASURER0$0
COLLEEN SCHILLINGSECRETARY0$0
BRYCEN MYERSBOARD MEMBER0$0
CYNTHIA CARDELLBOARD MEMBER0$0
CAROLYN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
JAYSON SAINSBURYBOARD MEMBER0$0
ROBERT LITTLEHALEBOARD MEMBER0$0
KAI KAISERBOARD MEMBER0$0
DEB HIDEBOARD MEMBER0$0
SHANTELL KRABILLBOARD MEMBER0$0
DIANA NUGENTBOARD MEMBER0$0
STEVEN J DAMMBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAI KAISERCO-DIRECTOR25$38,350
DIANE PLATTECO-DIRECTOR25$38,350
ROBERT LITTLEHALEPRESIDENT0$0
MARCIA BOLINGERVICE PRESIDENT0$0
SHARYN REITZTREASURER0$0
COLLEEN SCHILLINGSECRETARY0$0
BRYCEN MYERSBOARD MEMBER0$0
CYNTHIA CARDELLBOARD MEMBER0$0
CAROLYN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
JAYSON SAINSBURYBOARD MEMBER0$0
STEVEN DAMMBOARD MEMBER0$0
MICHAEL BROWNBOARD MEMBER0$0
DEB HIDEBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE PLATTECO-DIRECTOR25$17,550
KAI KAISERCO-DIRECTOR25$17,550
BONNIE PENNOPRESIDENT0$0
ALEXIA LAMPEVICE PRESIDENT0$0
RUSSELL LENTHTREASURER0$0
STEPHEN PRADARELLIBOARD MEMBER0$0
TOM SCHULTZBOARD MEMBER0$0
DAVE DIERKSBOARD MEMBER0$0
KAI KAISERCO-DIRECTOR25$0
DIANE PLATTECO-DIRECTOR25$0
CYNTHIA KEMPSECRETARY0$0
COLLEEN SCHILLINGBOARD MEMBER0$0
CYNTHIA CARDWELLBOARD MEMBER0$0
MICHAEL BROWNBOARD MEMBER0$0
ROBERT LITTLEHALEBOARD MEMBER0$0
KATY MEYERBOARD MEMBER0$0
BRYCEN MYERSBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1105 GILBERT CT, IOWA CITY, IA 52240-4528
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 2831, Iowa CIty IA 522442831
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Ronda Lipsius, 1820 Dubuque Street, Iowa City IA 52245
Signed the 990-EZ
SHARYN REITZ, TREASURER
Phone
(319) 337-6283
Return prepared by
Corridor Taxes

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE FREE LUNCH MEALS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNTY
    Expenses $135,569 · grants $5,677

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FREE LUNCH PROGRAM

Due November 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-4722790
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$223,943
Income (IRS master file)
$187,749

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$187,749$139,892$223,943XML
990-EZJune 2025$125,118$141,198$176,086XML
990-EZJune 2024$177,658$136,143$192,581XML
990-EZJune 2023$118,633$136,418$150,469XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Ronda Lipsius
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4722790).

Questions about FREE LUNCH PROGRAM

What is the EIN of FREE LUNCH PROGRAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE LUNCH PROGRAM is 26-4722790.
Is FREE LUNCH PROGRAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to FREE LUNCH PROGRAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FREE LUNCH PROGRAM file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FREE LUNCH PROGRAM due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREE LUNCH PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FREE LUNCH PROGRAM?
The 990-N for 2011 names Ronda Lipsius.
Who are the officers and directors of FREE LUNCH PROGRAM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,309 (DIANE PLATTE, CO-DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FREE LUNCH PROGRAM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $187,749, expenses of $139,892 and total assets of $223,943 at year end.

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