Nonprofit · EIN 42-1329035
CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC
Tax-exempt · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $542,113 | $649,540 | -$107,427 | $150,456 | $77 | $150,379 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $477,384 | $435,470 | $41,914 | $243,642 | $1,305 | $242,337 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $420,308 | $474,347 | -$54,039 | $163,432 | $1,108 | $162,324 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $303,484
- of which government grants
- $38,395
- Program service revenue
- $189,837
- Investment income
- $3,670
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $88
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $28,520
- Other revenue
- $45,122
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,439
- Other salaries and wages
- $77,423
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $176,304
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,696
- Occupancy
- $16,126
- Depreciation
- $43
- Program services (functional)
- $515,368
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,083
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,089
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $243,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $150,456
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77
- Net assets, end of year
- $150,379
- Publicly traded securities
- $147,029
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $150,379
- Gross receipts
- $550,193
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY BARNHART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $34,078 |
| JESSICA MACKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RON SLAGLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN MERRITT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE WINTERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BRUNSCHEEN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY ECKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY VANOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SIERRA WOODALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COADY SIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY GAUNITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ LONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TORRI FREESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH COYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY WHITING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA PETROZZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG VORBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESS PETERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAROL SHEPHERD TERM 824 | EXEC DIRECTO Officer | 40 | $66,484 |
| BRITTANY BARNHART EFF 092024 | EXEC DIRECTO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JESSICA MACKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RONG SLAGLE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN MERRITT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE WINTERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY ECKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY VANOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SIERRA WOODALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA FREEDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COADY SIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENN MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA CURTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY GAUNITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ LONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TORRI FREESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BRUNSCHEEN | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAROL SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $63,115 | $1,803 |
| JEFF BRUNSCHEEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MACKEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY UPAH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE WINTERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY ECKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY BARNHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE NICHOLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE SONNY DEREUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTYN WIELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE SCHULTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MERRITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE DURIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SLAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY VANOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIERRA WOODALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA BRANDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY ELWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH LOEFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 2ND AVENUE BRG, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1225
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RON SLAGLE, 51 1ST AVE BRIDGE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT SLAGLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (319) 365-8313
- Website
- WWW.FREEDOMFESTIVAL.COM
- Return prepared by
- HONKAMP PC
Mission
THE CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL SEEKS TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND FUN ANNUAL EVENTS THAT EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY.
Program accomplishments
- THE CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL IS A TWO WEEK FESTIVAL THAT CULMINATES ON THE 4TH OF JULY WITH TRADITIONS AND PROGRAMMING. THIS INCLUDES THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, CLASSIC CAR SHOW, AND CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM FIREWORKS DISPLAY. THIS IS THE LARGEST 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A CONCERT, KIDS PROGRAMMING, VENDORS, AND A 25- MINUTE FIREWORKS DISPLAY. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ENJOYED BY MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE EACH 4TH OF JULY.Expenses $515,368 · revenue $234,959
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1329035
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A840)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $150,456
- Income (IRS master file)
- $550,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $542,113 | $649,540 | $150,456 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $477,384 | $435,470 | $243,642 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $420,308 | $474,347 | $163,432 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $416,931 | $473,091 | $205,362 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 42-1329035).
Questions about CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC
- What is the EIN of CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC is 42-1329035.
- Is CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC 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 CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RON SLAGLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,078 (BRITTANY BARNHART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $542,113, expenses of $649,540 and total assets of $150,456 at year end.
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