Nonprofit · EIN 87-1132772
HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50310
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $41,967 | $43,189 | -$1,222 | $53,742 | $2,463 | $51,279 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $32,004 | $36,184 | -$4,180 | $48,232 | – | $48,232 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $31,542 | $20,261 | $11,281 | $49,875 | – | $49,875 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,703
- Investment income
- $237
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,027
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,668
- Printing, publications and postage
- $132
- Other expenses
- $41,389
- Program services (functional)
- $33,138
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,232
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,463
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,279
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,742
- Gross receipts
- $41,967
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WITT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JESS VILSACK | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE BROWN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| TRACI LUST | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN GEARHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WITT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JESS VILSACK | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE BROWN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| TRACI LUST | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN GEARHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WITT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JESS VILSACK | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE BROWN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| TRACI LUST | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN GEARHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4405 BEAVER CREST DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3153
- In care of
- % JENNIFER WITT
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JENNIFER WITT, President
- Phone
- (515) 419-2280
- Website
- RESTORINGHOPEDSM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Houston & Seeman PC
Mission
DELIVER HOPE AND ELEVATE DES MOINES YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT SYSTEM.
Program accomplishments
- THE CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN NEED THROUGH FUNDING BOOKS FOR THE MIGHTY OAK GIVING LIBRARY AT THE POLK COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER.Expenses $33,138
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1132772
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,967
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $41,967 | $43,189 | $53,742 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $32,004 | $36,184 | $48,232 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $31,542 | $20,261 | $49,875 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 87-1132772).
Questions about HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is 87-1132772.
- Is HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL 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 HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HONORABLE COLIN J WITT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,967, expenses of $43,189 and total assets of $53,742 at year end.
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