Nonprofit · EIN 27-3864691
INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $79,125 | $113,135 | -$34,010 | $134,888 | $200 | $134,688 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $113,951 | $93,935 | $20,016 | $168,798 | $100 | $168,698 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $100,337 | $89,944 | $10,393 | $148,982 | $300 | $148,682 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,566
- Program service revenue
- $7,395
- Investment income
- $5,164
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $113,135
- Program services (functional)
- $55,541
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $168,798
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,888
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $200
- Net assets, end of year
- $134,688
- Cash, savings and investments
- $134,294
- Gross receipts
- $79,125
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY L WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SYETA N GLANTON | VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL | 10 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HAYASHI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BANNASCH-RUZICKA | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| DONALD BUTLER | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| TINIKA Y ROLAND | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| KYNDAL WILLIAMS | MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SIMONE FREEMAN | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| MARY LYNNE JONES | ALTERNTAIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SHARIK JOSEPH | COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| WILL BROWN | FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY L WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SYETA N GLANTON | VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL | 10 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HAYASHI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BANNASCH-RUZICKA | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| DONALD BUTLER | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| TINIKA Y ROLAND | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| KYNDAL WILLIAMS | MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SIMONE FREEMAN | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| MARY LYNNE JONES | ALTERNTAIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| ARICHICA BANKS | S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| BRENNEN SMITH-HARGROVE | ALUMNI PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SHARIK JOSEPH | COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY L WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SYETA N GLANTON | VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL | 10 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HAYASHI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BANNASCH-RUZICKA | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| DONALD BUTLER | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| TINIKA Y ROLAND | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| KYNDAL WILLIAMS | MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SIMONE FREEMAN | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| MARY LYNNE JONES | ALTERNTAIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| ARICHICA BANKS | S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| BRENNEN SMITH-HARGROVE | ALUMNI PROGRAMS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SHARIK JOSEPH | COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| AKOSUA DOSU | COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 652, DES MOINES, IA 50303-0652
- In care of
- % ANTHONY WELLS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 652, Des Moines IA 50303
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Mary L Wells, 3840 Lawnwoods Dr, Des Moines IA 50310
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Anthony Bannasch-Ruzicka, Treasurer
- Phone
- (515) 991-1422
- Website
- investinginmyfuture.org
Mission
INVESTING IN MY FUTURE ASSISTS STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO PREPARE FOR LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL BY EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING THEM WITH TOOLS THAT HELP THEM NAVIGATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS.
Program accomplishments
- HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TOUR - INVESTING IN MY FUTURE HOSTS AN ANNUAL TOUR OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO APPLY AND COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 1. A COMPLETED APPLICATION 2. TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 3. ATTENDANCE AT A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS HOSTED BY INVESTING IN MY FUTURE 4. ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH ESSAY WRITTEN ON A TOPIC CHOSEN BY THE COLLEGE TOUR COMMITTEEExpenses $33,582
- IOWA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TOUR - INVESTING IN MY FUTURE HOSTS AN ANNUAL TOUR OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE OF IOWA FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO APPLY AND COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 1. A COMPLETED APPLICATION 2. ONE (1) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 3. ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH ESSAY WRITTEN ON A TOPIC CHOSEN BY THE COLLEGE TOUR COMMITTEEExpenses $4,028
- S.T.E.A.M. AND STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS - INVESTING IN MY FUTURE BELIEVES THAT THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS PROPER PREPARATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. WE ASSIST STUDENTS WITH A VARIETY OF PREPARATION TOOLS, WHICH INCLUDE WORKSHOPS SUCH AS RESUME BUILDING, ESSAY WRITING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS (S.T.E.A.M) ARE A FOCUS OF THE FUTURE. WE HOST TWO FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOCUSED ON S.T.E.A.M. CAREERS WHERE PRESENTERS AND SPEAKERS ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS IN CAREERS THAT FOLLOWING A S.T.E.A.M. CURRICULUM CAN OFFER.Expenses $17,931
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3864691
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,888
- Income (IRS master file)
- $79,125
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $79,125 | $113,135 | $134,888 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $113,951 | $93,935 | $168,798 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $100,337 | $89,944 | $148,982 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Mary L Wells | September 30, 2017 | ≤ $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 27-3864691).
Questions about INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC
- What is the EIN of INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC is 27-3864691.
- Is INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC 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 INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Mary L Wells.
- Who are the officers and directors of INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INVESTING IN MY FUTURE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $79,125, expenses of $113,135 and total assets of $134,888 at year end.
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