Nonprofit · EIN 42-1258470
FAMILIES FORWARD
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,056,466 | $2,473,661 | -$417,195 | $4,236,727 | $158,403 | $4,078,324 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,014,961 | $2,163,955 | -$148,994 | $4,517,097 | $94,455 | $4,422,642 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,444,386
- of which government grants
- $295,505
- Program service revenue
- $398,741
- Investment income
- $213,339
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $137,918
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,898
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,690
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,252,783
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,717,799
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $67,005
- Occupancy
- $58,610
- Travel
- $11,109
- Depreciation
- $191,228
- Program services (functional)
- $2,286,445
- Management and general (functional)
- $123,132
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,084
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,517,097
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,236,727
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $158,403
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,078,324
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,743,125
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,271,228
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $807,096
- Gross receipts
- $2,075,415
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 2,188
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM SHANAHAN | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 45 | $134,453 | $9,899 |
| SUZANNE ZUTTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 45 | $51,490 | $4,615 |
| KEVIN POTHOVEN MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BUSTAMANTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS TINKER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA TENTINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PAULSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELL PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK ROBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER ARCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT SPEIRS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM SHANAHAN | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $141,251 | $20,024 |
| PHYLLIS TINKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL KEMPKES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA WARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK ROBY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BUSTAMANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA GRAHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GREGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PAULSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELL PITTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN POTHOVEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SCHULER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SPEIRS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF VAUGN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE ANN WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3001 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4206
- In care of
- % TIM SHANAHAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUZANNE ZUTTER, 3001 GRAND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50312
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE ZUTTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (515) 244-9748
- Website
- WWW.FAMILIESFORWARD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DENMAN CPA LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS INCLUDES OPERATING HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN ACHIEVING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- DAYCARE - PROVIDES AFFORABLE DAYCARE AND HELPS TO MEET THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN THE DAYCARE PROGRAM.Expenses $727,422 · revenue $225,957
- PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 68 HOMELESS FAMILIES INCLUDING 159 CHILDREN. 78% OF FAMILIES SERVED BY NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER MOVED INTO MORE PERMANENT HOUSING; 91% OF THE ADULTS THAT LOOKED FOR EMPLOYMENT GAINED EMPLOYMENT; 100% OF THE FAMILIES OBTAINED CHILDCARE.Expenses $575,318 · grants $25,891
- DISTRIBUTION CENTER - PROVIDES FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FAMILIES, INCLUDING DISTRIBUTIONS OF FOOD AND CLOTHING.Expenses $506,533
- PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 32 FAMILIES INCLUDING 87 CHILDREN. FAMILIES THAT COMPLETED THE PROGRAM INCREASED THEIR MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY 80%. 86% OF THE PARTICIPANTS EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING.Expenses $477,172 · grants $7 · revenue $307,930
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
- 42-1258470
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,236,727
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,075,415
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,056,466 | $2,473,661 | $4,236,727 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,014,961 | $2,163,955 | $4,517,097 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,012,063 | $978,083 | $2,287,220 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 42-1258470).
Questions about FAMILIES FORWARD
- What is the EIN of FAMILIES FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES FORWARD is 42-1258470.
- Is FAMILIES FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to FAMILIES FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILIES FORWARD 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 FAMILIES FORWARD 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 FAMILIES FORWARD 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 FAMILIES FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUZANNE ZUTTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,453 (TIM SHANAHAN, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FAMILIES FORWARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,056,466, expenses of $2,473,661 and total assets of $4,236,727 at year end.
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