Nonprofit · EIN 42-1469051
THE FAMILY LEADER INC
Tax-exempt · URBANDALE, IA 50322
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $91,499 | $492,860 | -$401,361 | $1,817,470 | $43,132 | $1,774,338 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,178,449 | $821,902 | $356,547 | $2,066,426 | $140,727 | $1,925,699 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $370,908 | $429,480 | -$58,572 | $1,646,794 | $77,642 | $1,569,152 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $63,628
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,871
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$192
- Other revenue
- $12,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,328
- Other salaries and wages
- $207,598
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $327,508
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,750
- Occupancy
- $14,072
- Travel
- $7,771
- Depreciation
- $1,026
- Program services (functional)
- $295,023
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,529
- Fundraising (functional)
- $122,308
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,066,426
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,817,470
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $43,132
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,774,338
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,774,338
- Gross receipts
- $91,691
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB VANDER PLAATS | President & CEO Officer | 2 | $277,500 | $27,231 |
| CHUCK HURLEY | Vice President Officer | 4 | $93,905 | $22,936 |
| MONTE KNUDSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE KUTSCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BOENDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VAN WYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY WOHLENHAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TODD MARY TROLL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB VANDER PLAATS | President & CEO Officer | 2 | $232,083 | $25,769 |
| CHUCK HURLEY | Vice President Officer | 4 | $90,348 | $18,952 |
| MONTE KNUDSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE KUTSCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BOENDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VAN WYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY WOHLENHAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TODD MARY TROLL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB VANDER PLAATS | President & CEO Officer | 38 | $184,984 | $20,157 |
| CHUCK HURLEY | Vice President Officer | 4 | $93,000 | $16,543 |
| MONTE KNUDSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE KUTSCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BOENDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VAN WYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY WOHLENHAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TODD MARY TROLL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3020 104TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50322-3810
- In care of
- % HARRY ELDER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOB VANDER PLAATS, PO BOX 42245, URBANDALE, IA 50322
- Signed the 990
- BOB VANDER PLAATS, President & CEO
- 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 STRENGTHENING OF FAMILY
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOP, ADVOCATE, AND SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AT THE STATE LEVEL WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF SUPPORTING CHRISTIAN FAMILY VALUESExpenses $295,023
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
- 42-1469051
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I83)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,817,470
- Income (IRS master file)
- $91,691
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $91,499 | $492,860 | $1,817,470 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,178,449 | $821,902 | $2,066,426 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $370,908 | $429,480 | $1,646,794 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $333,953 | $388,623 | $1,409,211 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 42-1469051).
Questions about THE FAMILY LEADER INC
- What is the EIN of THE FAMILY LEADER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FAMILY LEADER INC is 42-1469051.
- Is THE FAMILY LEADER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1999.
- Are donations to THE FAMILY LEADER INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does THE FAMILY LEADER 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 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 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 INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BOB VANDER PLAATS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FAMILY LEADER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,500 (BOB VANDER PLAATS, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE FAMILY LEADER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $91,499, expenses of $492,860 and total assets of $1,817,470 at year end.
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