IOWA GAMING ASSOCIATION
EIN 42-1456072 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
What they do
to Promote The Common Business Interests of Its Members and Improve The Business Conditions of The Gaming Industry In The State of Iowa Primarily Through Educational, Public Relations, and Legislative Activities.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders20 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $268,509 for WES EHRECKE (PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (20)
WES EHRECKEPRESIDENT
RICK GILSONDIRECTOR
WENDY RUNDEDIRECTOR
THOMAS ROBERTSDIRECTOR
STEVE NAUMANDIRECTOR
STEVE CODYDIRECTOR
SHARON HASELHOFFDIRECTOR
SCOTT SMITHTREASURER
ROBIN CORBEILDIRECTOR
ROB HIGGINSCHAIR
BRIAN RAKESTRAWDIRECTOR
PAUL CZAKDIRECTOR
NANCY BALLENGERVICE CHAIR
MO HYDERSECRETARY
MICHELE WILKIEDIRECTOR
JANAE STERNBERGDIRECTOR
DOUG FISHERDIRECTOR
DAVID MONROEDIRECTOR
DAMON JOHNDIRECTOR
CHAD MOINESDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1998
- Location
- PO BOX 65264, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- County
- Polk
- In care of
- Mary Earnhardt
- Primary officer
- Mary Earnhardt, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- JACOBSEN & COMPANY LLP
- NTEE classification
- Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Athletic Leagues