Nonprofit · EIN 61-1894974
USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE
Tax-exempt · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $195,790 | $264,266 | -$68,476 | $190,772 | $0 | $190,772 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $22,976 | $19,772 | $3,204 | $259,248 | $0 | $259,248 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $241,626 | $92,122 | $149,504 | $256,044 | $0 | $256,044 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $170,404
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,168
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $24,218
- Other revenue
- $24,218
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $5,976
- Program services (functional)
- $261,623
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,643
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $259,248
- Total assets, end of year
- $190,772
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $190,772
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $190,772
- Gross receipts
- $228,147
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACCREA DOUGLAS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| OHRT JONALEE | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BELL MICHELLE | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| HUDSON THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| SCHNEIDER CALEB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SCHNEIDER JORDAN | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TANNER MAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DORR FRED | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JENSEN PAUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELL MICHELLE | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 6 | $0 |
| DORR FRED | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- FUNDRAISING | 10 | $0 |
| HUDSON THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| JENSEN PAUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- LOGISTICS | 10 | $0 |
| MACCREA DOUGLAS | CHAIRMAN | 15 | $0 |
| OHRT JONALEE | RECORDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SCHNEIDER CALEB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| SCHNEIDER JORDAN | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| TANNER MAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACCREA DOUGLAS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| OHRT JONALEE | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BELL MICHELLE | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| HUDSON THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| SCHNEIDER CALEB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SCHNEIDER JORDAN | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TANNER MAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 226 5TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-5728
- In care of
- % PETER B WELCH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 226 5th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DOUGLAS MACCREA, 226 5TH AVENUE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Michelle Bell, 226 5th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404
- Signed the 990
- DOUGLAS MACCREA, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (515) 450-0773
- Website
- SSN797.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE IS TO GENERATE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE AMENITIES, EQUIPMENT AND CELEBRATION EVENTS NOT FUNDED BY CONGRESS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHRISTENING AND COMMISSIONING CEREMONIES FOR A NAVY SHIP ARE LONG-STANDING AND REVERED TRADITIONS THAT PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AMONG THOSE WHO ATTEND AND DEMONSTRATES TO THE CREW OF THE VESSEL THAT THE PUBLIC APPRECIATES THE GREAT SACRIFICES THEY MAKE TO DEFEND OUR NATION. A COMMISSIONING CEREMONY IS COSTLY, AND CONGRESS ONLY PROVIDES VERY LIMITED FUNDS FOR BASICS SUCH AS BUNTING, ATTENDEE STANDS AND BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM A LOCAL HOTEL TO THE CEREMONY. TO GIVE THE CREW AND THE PUBLIC THE PROPER CEREMONY, THE COMMITTEE MUST RAISE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO ORGANIZE VARIOUS EVENTS SUPPORTING THE CEREMONY AND THE ACCOMPANYING CELEBRATIONS. DONATED FUNDS ARE USED TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR THE CREW THAT ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY THE NAVY, SUCH AS EXERCISE AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE CREW WHILE AT SEA, AND OTHER AMENITIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CREW AS THEY ENDURE MONTHS AT SEA IN CLOSE QUARTERS, AND AWAY FROM HOME AND THEIR LOVED ONES, IN DEFENSE OF OUR NATION. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR PLAQUES AND OTHER EMBLEMATICS AND MEMORABILIA THAT HONOR THE CREW FOR BEING 'PLANK OWNERS', WHICH ARE THE FIRST CREW MEMBERS TO MAN THE SHIP. ADDITIONALLY, SOME OF THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO HELP ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT THE COMMAND'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP TO PROVIDE ASSETS/RESOURCES TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE CREW THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DONATED FUNDS ARE USED TO DEFER THE COSTS OF BRINGING CREW MEMBERS BACK TO IOWA TO PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EVENTS SUCH AS THE IOWA STATE FAIR, IRISH FEST, VETERAN'S AND MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES AND RAGBRAI (THE REGISTER'S ANNUAL GREAT BIKE RIDE ACROSS IOWA) TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG THE CITIZENS OF IOWA REGARDING THE NAVY AND USS IOWA; CREATING A LIFELONG BOND BETWEEN THE CITIZENS OF IOWA AND THE CREW THAT WILL MAN THEIR NAMESAKE U.S. NAVY VESSEL, AND; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) SUBJECTS IN EDUCATING OUR YOUTH.Expenses $261,623
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1894974
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $190,772
- Income (IRS master file)
- $228,147
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $195,790 | $264,266 | $190,772 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $22,976 | $19,772 | $259,248 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $241,626 | $92,122 | $256,044 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Michelle Bell | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: PETER WELCH | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: PETER WELCH | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 61-1894974).
Questions about USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE
- What is the EIN of USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE is 61-1894974.
- Is USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE 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 USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE 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 USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE 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 USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUGLAS MACCREA.
- Who are the officers and directors of USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does USS IOWA SSN-797 COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $195,790, expenses of $264,266 and total assets of $190,772 at year end.
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