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Iowa Jag Inc

Ijag ensures a future iowa where youth are resilient and well-prepared with skills, purpose, and opportunities. Through collaborative partnerships and innovative approaches, we bridge the gap between education …

Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates Inc

Youth Development Des Moines, IA EIN 421492988 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Iowa Jag Inc

Iowa’s Leader in Career Development Programs Statewide 0 Graduation rate 0 % Students served annually 0 “Every Student. No Matter What!” Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming, including leadership training, career education, individualized guidance, and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable […]

Founded
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Ijag ensures a future iowa where youth are resilient and well-prepared with skills, purpose, and opportunities. Through collaborative partnerships and innovative approaches, we bridge the gap between education and employment to build strong communities and unlock the potential of every student, no matter what.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.68%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($13.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Iowa Jag Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 421492988. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 147 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Iowa Jag Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Iowa Jag Inc is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Iowa Jag Inc has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Iowa Jag Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 147 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Iowa Jag Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Iowa Jag Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. 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’s Leader in Career Development Programs Statewide 0 Graduation rate 0 % Students served annually 0 “Every Student. No Matter What!” Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming, including leadership training, career education, individualized guidance, and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable […] Iowa Jag Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Iowa Jag Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Iowa Jag Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iowa Jag Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421492988, 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
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, 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

WE
Wendy Mihm-Herold
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adriana J••••••
Director
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Allyson V•••••••
VP OF PROGRAMS
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Anna L••••••
Director
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Anne D••••
COO
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Ann L•••
Director
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Beth T•••••••
Director
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Carla G•••
Director
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Carly H•••••
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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Carole P•••••••••••
Director
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Carole P•••••••••••
Director
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Chelsea M••••••••
Director
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Debi D•••••
Director
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Dee V•••••••••
Director
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Dennis H•••••
Director
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Dustin B•••••
Director
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Jennifer C•••••••••
Director
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Jerald J• K••••
Director
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Jill L•••••••••
Director
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Jj K••••
Director
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Jon C••••••
CHAIRMAN
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Jonie K••••••
Director
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Jordan G••••
TREASURER
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Kelly S••••••••
Director
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Krista T•••••
Director
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Laurie P•••••
EXECUTIVE STRATEGIST
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$17.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$17.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$15.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Iowa Jag Inc This page 89 $17.3 million 1%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 147 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

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Quick facts about Iowa Jag Inc

What is Iowa Jag Inc?
Iowa Jag Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. Iowa’s Leader in Career Development Programs Statewide 0 Graduation rate 0 % Students served annually 0 “Every Student. No Matter What!” Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming, including leadership training, career education, individualized guidance, and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable […]
When was Iowa Jag Inc founded?
Iowa Jag Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Iowa Jag Inc?
Wendy Mihm-Herold serves as CEO.
Where is Iowa Jag Inc located?
Headquartered in Des Moines, United States.
What is Iowa Jag Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Iowa Jag Inc trustworthy?
Iowa Jag Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Jag Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421492988.
What is Iowa Jag Inc's website?
http://www.ijag.org