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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1265303

FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DUBUQUE, IA 52001

Financials

$1.3M$1.3M2023$1.3M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,297,988$1,259,253$38,735$698,676$269,243$429,433
December 31, 2023990$1,280,950$1,287,429-$6,479$689,533$298,835$390,698
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$506,587
of which government grants
$15,092
Program service revenue
$771,033
Investment income
$1,230
Net rental income
$12,093
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,045
Other revenue
$19,138

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,345
Other salaries and wages
$506,197
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$660,533
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$22,591
Occupancy
$48,924
Travel
$234
Depreciation
$51,682
Program services (functional)
$954,447
Management and general (functional)
$304,806

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$689,533
Total assets, end of year
$698,676
Total liabilities, end of year
$269,243
Net assets, end of year
$429,433
Land, buildings and equipment
$197,491
Net assets without donor restrictions
$429,433
Gross receipts
$1,297,988
Employees
23
Volunteers
132
Year formed
1985
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REBECCA BODISHPROGRAM MANAGER
Officer
40$68,345
JOHN N GRONENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RENEE HESSELMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MARY MULGREW GRONENCHAIR & VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID RESNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NATALIA BLASKOVICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JILL COURTNEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$50,687
JOHN N GRONENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RENEE HESSELMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MARY MULGREW GRONENCHAIR & VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID RESNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NATALIA BLASKOVICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4900 PERU RD, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-8304
In care of
% CHRIS OLSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN GRONEN, 4900 PERU ROAD, DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Signed the 990
JOHN GRONEN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(563) 557-7292
Return prepared by
HONKAMP PC

Mission

TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL, ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES OF THE FOUR MOUNDS ESTATE, EDUCATE WITH HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY, AND SERVE THROUGH LEADERSHIP, STEWARDSHIP, AND INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE A HISTORIC TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY TO A DIVERSE POPULATION. THIS IS A LAND TRUST, PROTECTING OVER 120 ACRES IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER WILDLIFE REFUGE.
    Expenses $331,949 · revenue $235,176
  • THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS A YOUTH PROGRAM UNDER WHICH DISADVANTAGED YOUTH USE THE PROPERTY FOR A SUMMER YOUTH DAY CAMP SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. THE CAMP SERVED 150 YOUTH THROUGH THE SUMMER DAY CAMP IN 2024.
    Expenses $37,247 · revenue $124,827
  • THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR HEART - HOUSING EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION TRAINING - PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR TROUBLED YOUTH WHO ARE MENTORED BY FACULTY TO LEARN JOB SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 62 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH 2 LARGE RESTORATION PROJECTS AND MULTIPLE SMALL PROJECTS TO ASSIST ELDERLY WITH STAYING IN THE HOME SAFELY. STUDENTS PROVIDED IMPROVEMENTS FOR OVER 35 HOMES IN 2024 TO MAKE A SAFER LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.
    Expenses $585,251 · revenue $430,168

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-1265303
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$698,676
Income (IRS master file)
$1,297,988

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,297,988$1,259,253$698,676XML
990December 2023$1,280,950$1,287,429$689,533XML
990December 2022$1,204,378$1,144,788$703,798IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 42-1265303).

Questions about FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION is 42-1265303.
Is FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUR MOUNDS 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 FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN GRONEN.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,345 (REBECCA BODISH, PROGRAM MANAGER).
How much revenue does FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,297,988, expenses of $1,259,253 and total assets of $698,676 at year end.

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