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EIN 42-1298155

Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
Iowa Radio Reading Service reads print aloud 24/7 to 11k+ visually impaired Iowans, and provides custom receivers and audio description services.
Also known as...
Ia Radio Readingi Nformation Service for the Blind and PRT Handicap; Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv for the Blind and PRT HDCPD
Total revenues
$220,130
2022
Total expenses
$189,299
2022
Total assets
$273,154
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

Delivered a continuous signal of print materials read aloud. Purchased maintained and delivered custom Radio receivers to qualified listeners upon request. Maintained signals in 13 frequencies, web stream and toll-free listening line. Provided live audio description services for theater performances and community events.

Who funds Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wolfe Cataract FoundationIndingent Patient Care$1,000
Josh and Susie Kimelman FoundationSupport the Organization's Role in the Community$875
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$69

Personnel at Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Maryfrances EvansExecutive Director
Mary Frances EvansPast Executive Director$50,164
Rob GavoraChair / Treasurer / Director$0
Carolyn JenisonVice - Chair and Treasurer$0
Britney AppelgateSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$218,263
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,725
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,573
Net income from fundraising events$-4,431
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$220,130

Form 990s for Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122019-08-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Wolfe Cataract Foundation
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
100 E Euclid Ave 117
Des Moines, IA 50313
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
iowaradioreading.org/ 
Phone
(515) 243-6833
IRS details
EIN
42-1298155
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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