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Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality

To provide funding for microbusinesses that are considered on the fringe of risk-bearing capacity for most traditional financial institutions.

Iowa Foundation For Microenterprise

Community Development Boone, IA EIN 262238918 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality

Iowa MicroLoan provides support for small business entrepreneurs for startup, expansion, or refinancing needs.

Founded
Headquarters
Boone, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

To provide funding for microbusinesses that are considered on the fringe of risk-bearing capacity for most traditional financial institutions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 94.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 35.6% of total expenses ($83,959 of $236,136).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality is a registered community development nonprofit based in Boone, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262238918. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $89K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality is located in Boone, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality has $89K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $89K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Iowa MicroLoan provides support for small business entrepreneurs for startup, expansion, or refinancing needs. Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $89K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262238918, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JE
Jeffrey Williams
President

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

CL
Clarence M•••••••
Chairman
CR
Craig D••••
President
DA
Dave O•••••
Director
DA
David H••••
Director
EL
Ellen N••••••
Director
JA
Jake A•••••••
Secretary
JA
James P•••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey W•••••••
President
JE
Jeff W•••••
VICE CHAIR
JE
Jeff W•••••••
President
KE
Ken B••••••
Director
MA
Mario V•• D•••
Director
MA
Mark E••••••
Director
MA
Mark H•••••••
Director
RA
Randy S••••••
Treasurer
ST
Steve A••••
Director
TE
Terry V••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality This page 71 $89,103 -
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Logans Landing Association Inc 90 $92,522 84%
Lakeland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Inc 89 $87,170 100%
30579 Hopkinton Lions Club 89 $8,058 95%
Norwich Womens Club 89 $69,506 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality

What is Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality?
Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boone, United States. Iowa MicroLoan provides support for small business entrepreneurs for startup, expansion, or refinancing needs.
When was Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality founded?
Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality was founded in 2008.
Who leads Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality?
Jeffrey Williams serves as President.
Where is Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality located?
Headquartered in Boone, United States.
What is Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality trustworthy?
Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262238918.
What is Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality's website?
http://www.iowamicroloan.org