DEPOT OUTLET INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

DEPOT OUTLET INC

EIN 42-1005989 · Thrift Shops (P29)

What they do

to ENCOURAGE and ASSIST GENEROUS AREA RESIDENTS IN RECYCLING THEIR DISCARDED CLOTHING, SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, and BOOKS and OFFER THOSE ITEMS for SALE AT A LOW PRICE. THE GOAL is to PROVIDE AREA RESIDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES to VOLUNTEER, TRAIN, and WORK IN THE ORGANIZATIONS RECYCLING EFFORTS. WITH THE FUNDS GENERATED, THE DEPOT OUTLET PROVIDES GRANTS to NON-PROFIT and CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT WINNESHIEK COUNTY.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$104.42spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$51.20of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.35in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

49.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $89,053 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $71,604 for JESSICA OMARA KELLY (STORE DIRECT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,016,119

Expenses$2,105,172

Annual shortfall $89,053 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,077,238 · 51.2% of expenses

Grants paid$38,550 · 1.8% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$51,229 · 2.4% of expenses

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Revenue$2,016,119

Expenses$2,105,172

Assets$2,843,356

Income$2,040,910

Contributions$993,616

Grants given$38,550

Average grant$9,638

Management and general$1,077,238

Executive compensation (total)$51,229

Accounting fees$19,560

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JESSICA OMARA KELLYSTORE DIRECT · 40 hrs/week $71,604Base $59,767 · Other $11,837

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

JESSICA OMARA KELLYSTORE DIRECT

BOB KLIMESHDIRECTOR

DAVE FISHERPRESIDENT

DENNIS OSTWINKLEDIRECTOR

LORRIE WANGSNESSDIRECTOR

MARY GLOCKSECRETARY

NANCY BOLSONVICE PRESIDE

REG LAURSENHISTORIAN

SHERRY BOUSKADIRECTOR

SUE DARLINGTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1974
Location: 510 MONTGOMERY STREET, DECORAH, IA 52101
County: Winneshiek
In care of: DAVE FISHER
Primary officer: DAVE FISHER, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(563) 382-2700 Officer phone(563) 382-8401

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HACKER NELSON & CO PC
NTEE classification: Thrift Shops (P29)
IRS tax category: Thrift Shops
Grant-giving organization: Yes