Nonprofit · EIN 32-0051502
RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,138,514 | $541,049 | $597,465 | $1,903,421 | $24,033 | $1,879,388 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $671,372 | $378,229 | $293,143 | $1,294,060 | $13,387 | $1,280,673 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $613,221 | $380,285 | $232,936 | $998,106 | $10,576 | $987,530 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,087,347
- of which government grants
- $165,600
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $50,661
- Other revenue
- $506
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,728
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,375
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,416
- Travel
- $50,000
- Program services (functional)
- $537,633
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,416
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,294,060
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,903,421
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,033
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,879,388
- Gross receipts
- $1,138,514
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK DICKINSON | PRESIDENT & CEO (FORMER) Key employee | 1 | $0 | $343,109 | $39,900 |
| JILL CONNORS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ERNST | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI THIELEN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WALSH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY TAKES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH KEELING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK DICKINSON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUT Key employee | 1 | $0 | $414,305 |
| JILL CONNORS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE HEARN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX DIXON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ERNST | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI THIELEN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WALSH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY TAKES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK DICKINSON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 1 | $0 | $325,720 | $27,183 |
| JILL CONNORS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE HEARN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HODGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX DIXON | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ERNST | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI THIELEN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WALSH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 JACKSON ST STE 109, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-5006
- In care of
- % RICHARD E DICKINSON-DIRECTOR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 900 JACKSON ST NO 109, DUBUQUE IA 52001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICK DICKINSON, 900 JACKSON ST 109, DUBUQUE, IA 52001
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- RICK DICKINSON, 900 JACKSON ST NO 109, DUBUQUE IA 52001
- Signed the 990
- JASON WHITE, CURRENT PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (563) 557-9049
- Website
- WWW.GREATERDUBUQUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HONKAMP PC
Mission
RETAIN ANY EXPANDING, EXISTING BUSINESS, RECRUIT NEW BUSINESS, AND DEVELOP A STRONG WORKFORCE
Program accomplishments
- TO RETAIN AND EXPAND EXISTING BUSINESS, RECRUIT NEW BUSINESS, AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS, AND INCREASE THE WORKFORCE OF THE GREATER DUBUQUE AREA. THE RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION AIDS GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT WITH ASSISTING THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED BY EMPOWERING THESE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILL SETS NECESSARY FOR THE JOBS THAT ARE BEING CREATED IN THE GREATER DUBUQUE AREA. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INCLUSIVE DUBUQUE WORKS, BETTER TOGETHER, OPPORTUNITY DUBUQUE AND OTHERS. THE OUTCOMES INCLUDE LOWER UNEMPLOYMENT, JOB GROWTH, POPULATION GROWTH AND INCREASING THE AVERAGE WAGE. IN DECEMBER 2024, THE GREATER DUBUQUE AREA SERVED BY RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION HAD AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF 3.3%.Expenses $537,633 · grants $10,000 · revenue $386,347
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 32-0051502
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,903,421
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,138,514
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,138,514 | $541,049 | $1,903,421 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $671,372 | $378,229 | $1,294,060 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $613,221 | $380,285 | $998,106 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $96,458 | $28,690 | $754,594 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: RICK DICKINSON | June 30, 2016 | ≤ $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 32-0051502).
Questions about RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION is 32-0051502.
- Is RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE 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 RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICK DICKINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,138,514, expenses of $541,049 and total assets of $1,903,421 at year end.
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