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Nonprofit · EIN 30-0036983

CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CHEROKEE, IA 51012

Financials

$139K$97K2023$209K$449K2024$64K$35K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$64,318$35,108$29,210$97,685$0$97,685
December 31, 2024990$209,280$448,861-$239,581$68,475$0$68,475
December 31, 2023990$139,373$97,091$42,282$306,500$0$306,500
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$64,236
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$82
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$939
Program services (functional)
$35,108

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$68,475
Total assets, end of year
$97,685
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$97,685
Gross receipts
$64,318
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2000
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 / weekCompensation
TIMOTHY HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
LORNA KOHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
THERESA PUDENZCITY ADMINIS
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CRAIG SCHMIDTMAYOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVID WILBERDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SARA LUCASSECRETARY/TR
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIMOTHY HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
LORNA KOHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CRAIG SCHMIDTMAYOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVID WILBERDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SARA LUCASSECRETARY/TR
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELINDA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
TIMOTHY HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
LORNA KOHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ERIC LISTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CRAIG SCHMIDTMAYOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVID WILBERDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SARA LUCASSECRETARY/TR
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
416 W MAIN ST, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-1735
In care of
% DEB TAYLOR
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
416 West Main Street, Cherokee IA 51012
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CRAIG SCHMIDT, 416 W MAIN ST, CHEROKEE, IA 51012
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Diane Cargin, 416 West Main Street, Cherokee IA 51012
Signed the 990
SARA LUCAS, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(712) 225-5749
Return prepared by
BURKHARDT & DAWSON CPAS

Mission

TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP QUALITY OF LIFE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHEROKEE, IA

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MAGNETIC PARK - ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT COSTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 2.25 MILE RECREATIONAL, PAVED TRAIL TO INCLUDE OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, HISTORIC RECOGNITIONS SITES, POLLINATION GARDENS AND A RUSTIC PLAYGROUND AREA - GRANT INCOME REPORTED ON PART VIII
  • TOYS FOR TOTS - PURCHASE TOYS AND CLOTHING FOR NEEDY CHILDREN TO BE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON - INCOME REPORTED ON PART VIII
  • SKATE PARK - ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT COSTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKATE PARK - INCOME REPORTED ON PART VIII
  • SANFORD MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM - TO BE USED TO MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE EXHIBITS - INCOME REPORTED ON PART VIII SWIM TEAM - TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND INTEREST IN SWIMMING IN A FUN AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT - INCOME REPORTED ON PART VIII
    Expenses $35,108

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
30-0036983
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$97,685
Income (IRS master file)
$64,318

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$64,318$35,108$97,685IRS
990December 2024$209,280$448,861$68,475IRS
990December 2023$139,373$97,091$306,500XML
990December 2022$275,411$103,442$261,658IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Diane Cargin
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is 30-0036983.
Is CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHEROKEE COMMUNITY 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 CHEROKEE COMMUNITY 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 CHEROKEE COMMUNITY 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 CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CRAIG SCHMIDT.
Who are the officers and directors of CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHEROKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,318, expenses of $35,108 and total assets of $97,685 at year end.

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