Nonprofit · EIN 42-1461169
THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · URBANDALE, IA 50323
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,036,762 | $5,022,970 | $2,013,792 | $10,513,502 | $1,740,886 | $8,772,616 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $5,030,119 | $4,282,625 | $747,494 | $8,589,840 | $1,581,016 | $7,008,824 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,789,552 | $3,537,823 | $1,251,729 | $6,955,056 | $693,726 | $6,261,330 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,538,471
- Program service revenue
- $423,773
- Investment income
- $74,244
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$66,908
- Other revenue
- $274
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $332,776
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $347,522
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,938,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,739,260
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $36,318
- Accounting fees
- $12,000
- Occupancy
- $101,947
- Travel
- $179,869
- Depreciation
- $6,633
- Program services (functional)
- $3,600,589
- Management and general (functional)
- $660,546
- Fundraising (functional)
- $761,835
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,589,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,513,502
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,740,886
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,772,616
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,636,592
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,133,849
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,638,767
- Gross receipts
- $7,701,536
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB VANDER PLAATS | President Officer | 38 | $0 | $277,500 | $27,231 |
| CHUCK HURLEY | Vice President Officer | 36 | $0 | $90,348 | $22,936 |
| DAVE KUTSCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE KNUDSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VAN WYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BOENDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TODD AND MARY TROLL | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY WOHLENHAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB VANDER PLAATS | President Officer | 38 | $0 | $232,083 | $25,769 |
| CHUCK HURLEY | Vice President Officer | 36 | $0 | $90,348 | $18,615 |
| DAVE KUTSCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE KNUDSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VAN WYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BOENDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TODD AND MARY TROLL | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY WOHLENHAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB VANDER PLAATS | President Officer | 2 | $0 | $184,984 | $20,157 |
| CHUCK HURLEY | Vice President Officer | 36 | $0 | $93,000 | $16,543 |
| DAVE KUTSCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE KNUDSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VAN WYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BOENDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TODD AND MARY TROLL | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY WOHLENHAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 42245, URBANDALE, IA 50323-0984
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOB VANDER PLAATS, PO BOX 42245, URBANDALE, IA 50322
- Signed the 990
- BOB VANDER PLAATS, President
- Phone
- (515) 263-3495
- Website
- www.thefamilyleader.com
- Return prepared by
- TARBELL & CO PLC
Mission
TO INSPIRE THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE GOVERNMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GOD'S KINGDOM AND THE STRENTHENING OF FAMILY
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY PRESENTING A TRADITIONAL FOUNDATION OF PRINCIPLES AND VALUES FOR THE WELL BEING OF OUR SOCIETY IN THE PUBLIC POLICY ARENA. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR (BANQUETS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, TRIP OPPORTUNITIES, HOG ROASTS, ETC.), DISTRIBUTES DVD'S AND BOOKS PROMOTING ITS MESSAGE, AND MAINTAINS A WEBSITE, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, TO ASSIST IN EFFORTS TO RAISE THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.Expenses $3,600,589 · grants $322,766 · revenue $423,773
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
- 42-1461169
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,513,502
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,701,536
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,036,762 | $5,022,970 | $10,513,502 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,030,119 | $4,282,625 | $8,589,840 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,789,552 | $3,537,823 | $6,955,056 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $7,391,726 | $3,183,241 | $5,474,058 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 42-1461169).
Questions about THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC is 42-1461169.
- Is THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION 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 THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION 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 THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION 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 THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BOB VANDER PLAATS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,036,762, expenses of $5,022,970 and total assets of $10,513,502 at year end.
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