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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0820385

THE ARC OF IOWA

Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50314

Financials

$141K$151K2023$582K$190K2024$742K$270K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ARC OF IOWA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$742,462$269,803$472,659$980,210$29,705$950,505
December 31, 2024990$581,519$189,755$391,764$492,169$10,290$481,879
December 31, 2023990-EZ$141,276$150,701-$9,425$84,274$20,472$63,802
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$519,089
of which government grants
$6,839
Program service revenue
$5,000
Investment income
$130,397
Other revenue
$87,976

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$7,367
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,642
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$8,625
Travel
$8,452
Depreciation
$5,479
Program services (functional)
$269,803

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$492,169
Total assets, end of year
$980,210
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,705
Net assets, end of year
$950,505
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,844
Net assets without donor restrictions
$950,505
Gross receipts
$742,462
Employees
1
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
KRISTEN ALLERDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
DONNA BACHMANSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
CYNTHIA BAHLSLEGAL COUNSE
Officer
–$0
PAULA CONNOLLYPAST PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
TRICIA CRAINDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
DOUGLAS L CUNNINGHAMEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
NANCY BAKER CURTISPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL GLANZDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
SHANNON GRUNDMEIERVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
THERESA LEWISDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
CHELSEY MARKLEDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
DELAINE PETERSENTREASURER
Officer
–$0
ALICE PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
LONNIE POLOCKDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUGLAS L CUNNINGHAMEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
25$10,400
KRISTEN ALLERDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
DONNA BACHMANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA BAHLSLEGAL COUNSE
Officer
0.5$0
PAULA CONNOLLYPAST PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
TRICIA CRAINDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
NANCY BAKER CURTISPRESIDENT
Officer
7$0
MICHAEL GLANZDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
SHANNON GRUNDMEIERVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
THERESA LEWISDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
CHELSEY MARKLEDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
DELAINE PETERSENTREASURER
Officer
2$0
ALICE PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.5$0
LONNIE POLOCKDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUGLAS L CUNNINGHAMEXECUTIVE DI25$0
DONNA BACHMANSECRETARY1.63$0
ALICE PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
TRICIA CRAINDIRECTOR0.5$0
KRISTEN ALLERDIRECTOR0.5$0
DELAINE PETERSENTREASURER2.33$0
PAULA CONNOLLYPAST PRESIDE2.33$0
LONNIE POLOCKDIRECTOR0.5$0
CHELSEY MARKLEDIRECTOR0.5$0
NANCY BAKER CURTISPRESIDENT7$0
SHANNON GRUNDMEIERVICE PRESIDE2.33$0
THERESA LEWISDIRECTOR0.5$0
MICHAEL GLANZDIRECTOR0.5$0
CYNTHIA BAHLSLEGAL COUNSE0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1111 9TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2527
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DOUGLAS L CUNNINGHAM, 10498 RICARDO RD, CLIVE, IA 50325
Signed the 990
DOUGLAS L CUNNINGHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(515) 664-2252
Return prepared by
BEACON TAX & ACCOUNTING

Mission

TO SERVE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN IOWA THAT PROMOTE, ADVOCATE, AND ASSIST PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS SERVICES FOR 20 RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE, ADVOCATE, AND ASSIST PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING PREVENTION, INDIVIDUAL CARE ASSISTANCE, AND PROTECTION SERVICES.
    Expenses $269,803 · revenue $5,000

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
42-0820385
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1962
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1576 (9 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$980,210
Income (IRS master file)
$742,462

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$742,462$269,803$980,210XML
990December 2024$581,519$189,755$492,169XML
990-EZDecember 2023$141,276$150,701$84,274XML
990-EZDecember 2022$147,107$136,349$91,517IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

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 42-0820385).

Questions about THE ARC OF IOWA

What is the EIN of THE ARC OF IOWA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF IOWA is 42-0820385.
Is THE ARC OF IOWA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
Are donations to THE ARC OF IOWA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does THE ARC OF IOWA 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 THE ARC OF IOWA 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 THE ARC OF IOWA 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 THE ARC OF IOWA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUGLAS L CUNNINGHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF IOWA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE ARC OF IOWA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $742,462, expenses of $269,803 and total assets of $980,210 at year end.

Organizations in its group exemption (9)

  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 42-0933140 · IOWA CITY, IA · last filed 990 for 2025
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 42-6099400 · AMES, IA · last filed 990 for 2025
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 42-6099446 · DAYTON, OH · last filed 990-N for 2024
  • THE ARC OF WINNESHIEK COUNTY
    EIN 42-6099402 · DECORAH, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 23-7256152 · FAIRFIELD, IA · last filed 990-N for 2023
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 80-0744970 · MARSHALLTOWN, IA · last filed 990-N for 2025
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 42-6099460 · MANCHESTER, IA · last filed 990-N for 2025
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 42-6099403 · CORYDON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2025
  • ARC OF IOWA
    EIN 42-6076654 · WATERLOO, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024

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