DOWNTOWN BOONE INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

DOWNTOWN BOONE INC

EIN 99-4623059 · Historical Societies & Historic Preservation (A82)

What they do

AS PART of THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT of THE DOWNTOWN AREA of BOONE, IOWA

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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 leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$106.90spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$17.40of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.02in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $19,849 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $58,092 for HOLLY STECKER (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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Money in and money out

Revenue$287,756

Expenses$307,605

Annual shortfall $19,849 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$53,520 · 17.4% of expenses

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Revenue$287,756

Expenses$307,605

Assets$4,733

Income$287,756

Contributions$285,786

Management and general$53,520

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

HOLLY STECKEREXECUTIVE DIR. · 45 hrs/week $58,092Base $56,400 · Other $1,692

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 (9)

HOLLY STECKEREXECUTIVE DIR.

DEREK QUAMDIRECTOR

EVAN JORGENSENDIRECTOR

KELLEY MOLITORVICE PRESIDENT

LISA KAHOOKELEDIRECTOR

PAUL CLARKDIRECTOR

ROBIN SASSMANDIRECTOR

SUSAN SCHAFERSECRETARY

TOM BLANFORDPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2024
Location: 903 STORY ST, BOONE, IA 50036
County: Boone
In care of: HOLLY STECKER
Primary officer: HOLLY STECKER, Executive Dir.

How to reach them

Phone(515) 432-1176

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HOUSTON & SEEMAN PC
NTEE classification: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation (A82)
IRS tax category: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation