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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2683100

ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52406

Financials

$1.9M$1.7M2023$2M$2M2024$2.2M$2.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,233,706$2,174,557$59,149$4,958,739$484,629$4,474,110
December 31, 2024990$1,964,253$2,042,657-$78,404$4,444,763$271,711$4,173,052
December 31, 2023990$1,890,130$1,660,649$229,481$4,392,650$378,272$4,014,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,908,970
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$249,113
Net gain from sales of assets
$42,242
Net income from fundraising events
$75,623
Other revenue
$75,623

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$192,667
Other salaries and wages
$864,535
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,195,840
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$660
Accounting fees
$12,850
Program services (functional)
$1,603,566
Management and general (functional)
$532,458
Fundraising (functional)
$38,533

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,444,763
Total assets, end of year
$4,958,739
Total liabilities, end of year
$484,629
Net assets, end of year
$4,474,110
Publicly traded securities
$4,578,278
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,394,007
Net assets with donor restrictions
$80,103
Gross receipts
$2,947,333
Employees
61
Volunteers
180
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
IA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIC CHRISTENSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$128,649$7,719
DANIELLE CONGLETONDIR. OF OPS
Officer
40$64,018$21,852
PATRICK S BAIRDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SARIKA BHAKTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY BOSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRAD BUFFONIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENT COBBCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JASON EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIFFANY EARL WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ZACH JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEVE SCHOENAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BEN WADSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIC CHRISTENSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$125,000$0
DANIELLE CONGLETONDIR. OF OPS
Officer
40$62,151$21,381
PATRICK S BAIRDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SARIKA BHAKTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
ANDY BOSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRAD BUFFONIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENT COBBCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
JASON EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
KATIE GOLOBICDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ZACH JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BENJAMIN WADSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
7$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC CHRISTENSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$125,000
PATRICK S BAIRDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SARIKA BHAKTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ANDY BOSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
BRAD BUFFONIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
BRENT COBBCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
JASON EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KATIE GOLOBICDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KIM JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ZACH JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BETH MALICKIVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
BENJAMIN WADSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2336, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52406-2336
In care of
% CRAIG D VERMIE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRENT COBB, PO BOX 2336, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52406
Signed the 990
PATRICK S BAIRD, TREASURER
Phone
(319) 730-3734
Return prepared by
UHY ADVISORS MIDWEST INC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA LEAD HAPPY, HEALTHY LIVES. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THESE GOALS BY IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING THROUGH A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATES AND SPONSORS PROGRAMS WHICH FOCUS ON HELPING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS AND COORDINATES THE KIDS ON COURSE PROGRAM IN CEDAR RAPIDS AREA ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. KIDS ON COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR ACADEMIC AND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, THROUGH EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, FITNESS AND NUTRITION AND MORE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, BREAKS DOWN BARRIERS THAT PREVENT SUCCESS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, ENGAGES THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS AND PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT SO ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ARE AT GRADE LEVEL IN READING AND MATH.
    Expenses $1,603,566

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2683100
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,958,739
Income (IRS master file)
$2,947,333

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,233,706$2,174,557$4,958,739XML
990December 2024$1,964,253$2,042,657$4,444,763XML
990December 2023$1,890,130$1,660,649$4,392,650XML
990December 2022$2,019,496$1,745,450$3,662,299IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION is 27-2683100.
Is ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION 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 ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRENT COBB.
Who are the officers and directors of ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,649 (ERIC CHRISTENSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ZACH JOHNSON FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,233,706, expenses of $2,174,557 and total assets of $4,958,739 at year end.

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