Nonprofit · EIN 42-1441098
GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WDM, IA 50266
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,586,688 | $4,629,603 | $957,085 | $12,582,500 | $565,692 | $12,016,808 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,193,832 | $3,278,020 | $1,915,812 | $12,139,303 | $1,391,557 | $10,747,746 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,223,648 | $5,189,586 | -$1,965,938 | $9,114,393 | $381,607 | $8,732,786 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $5,308,855 | $1,209,872 | $4,098,983 | $10,790,843 | $104,119 | $10,686,724 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,824,029
- of which government grants
- $131,819
- Program service revenue
- $622,825
- Investment income
- $193,347
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$53,513
- Other revenue
- -$53,513
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $428,101
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $246,938
- Other salaries and wages
- $605,415
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,014,888
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,132
- Accounting fees
- $125,470
- Occupancy
- $136,037
- Travel
- $43,451
- Depreciation
- $20,720
- Program services (functional)
- $3,372,065
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,105,922
- Fundraising (functional)
- $151,616
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,139,303
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,582,500
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $565,692
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,016,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $117,958
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,569,121
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,133,349
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,883,459
- Gross receipts
- $5,758,915
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 2013
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH INMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $247,914 | $24,130 |
| JOEY TAYLOR-MOON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COSTA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN SEAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN ARATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT KVALHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL BOGAARD LEFT 2025 | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FLECKSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA VAN GUNDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH INMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $195,985 | $22,319 |
| JOEY TAYLOR-MOON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY SHARP | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COSTA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY KESSINGER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN SEAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN ARATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT KVALHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT BODDY LEFT 2024 | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL BOGAARD JOINED 2024 | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA VAN GUNDY JOINED 2024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FLECKENSTEIN JOINED 2024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH INMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $170,023 | $22,024 |
| JOEY TAYLOR-MOON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY SHARP | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT BODDY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COSTA | VICE CHAIR/T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY KESSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN SEAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN ARATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT KVALHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WOODHOUSE LEFT 823 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH INMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $141,675 | $7,351 |
| JOEY TAYLOR-MOON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY SHARP | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT BODDY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COSTA | VICE CHAIR/T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY KESSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN SEAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN ARATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT KVALHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MARCKMANN LEFT 122 | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| TARA DEERING-HANSEN LEFT 822 | MARKETING CH Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TOM NEWTON LEFT 422 | DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MCCARTHY LEFT 122 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WOODHOUSE LEFT 122 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5000 WESTOWN PKWY STE 225, WDM, IA 50266-5921
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- HANNAH INMAN, 5000 WESTOWN PARKWAY, SUITE 225, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
- Signed the 990
- HANNAH INMAN, CEO
- Phone
- (515) 452-0024
- Website
- GREATOUTDOORSFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FORGE FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Mission
ADVANCE CONSERVATION THROUGH INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- CONSERVATION, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/GET OUTDOORS PROJECTS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION PROJECTS, FRIENDS OF JESTER PARK, EASTER LAKE BRIDGE PLAQUES, AND WATER QUALITY PROGRAMING.Expenses $3,372,065 · grants $428,101 · revenue $622,825
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1441098
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,582,500
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,758,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,586,688 | $4,629,603 | $12,582,500 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,193,832 | $3,278,020 | $12,139,303 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,223,648 | $5,189,586 | $9,114,393 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,308,855 | $1,209,872 | $10,790,843 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 42-1441098).
Questions about GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION is 42-1441098.
- Is GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT OUTDOORS 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 GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION 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 GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION 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 GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HANNAH INMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $247,914 (HANNAH INMAN, CEO).
- How much revenue does GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,586,688, expenses of $4,629,603 and total assets of $12,582,500 at year end.
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