EIN 61-1894974

Uss Iowa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
"Uss Iowa's mission is to generate funds for crew engagement, amenities, equipment and celebration events not funded by federal appropriations. The ship acknowledges the importance of christening and commissioning ceremonies as revered traditions that promote patriotism among attendees and demonstrate public appreciation for the crew's great sacrifices. Although located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Uss Iowa focuses on its duties at sea.".
Also known as...
SSN-797) Commissioning Committee
Total revenues
$241,626
2023
Total expenses
$92,122
2023
Total assets
$256,044
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Uss Iowa

The christening and Commissioning ceremonies for a navy ship are long-standing and revered traditions that promote patriotism among those who attend and demonstrates to the crew of the vessel that the public appreciates the great sacrifices they make to defend our nation. A Commissioning ceremony is costly, and congress only provides very limited funds for basics such as bunting, attendee stands and bus transportation from a local hotel to the ceremony. To give the crew and the public the proper ceremony, the Committee must raise the necessary funds to organize various events supporting the ceremony and the accompanying celebrations. Donated funds are used to purchase items for the crew that are not supplied by the navy, such as exercise and entertainment equipment to be used by the crew while at sea, and other amenities that improve the quality of life for the crew as they endure months at sea in close quarters, and away from home and their loved ones, in defense of our nation. Funds are also used for plaques and other emblematics and memorabilia that honor the crew for being 'plank owners', which are the first crew members to man the ship. Additionally, some of these funds are used to help establish and support the command's family support group to provide assets/resources to family members of the crew throughout the year. Donated funds are used to defer the costs of bringing crew members back to Iowa to participate in individual and group events such as the Iowa state fair, irish fest, veteran's and memorial day services and ragbrai (the register's annual great bike ride across Iowa) to increase awareness among the citizens of Iowa regarding the navy and Uss Iowa; creating a lifelong bond between the citizens of Iowa and the crew that will man their namesake u.s. navy vessel, and; to promote the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (stem) subjects in educating our youth.

Personnel at Uss Iowa

NameTitleCompensation
Hudson ThomasExecutive Director$0
Michelle BellPresident
Schneider CalebExecutive Director$0
Bell MichelleFinance Director$0
Schneider JordanCommunications Director$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Uss Iowa

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$244,681
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,730
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-4,785
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$241,626

Form 990s for Uss Iowa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-10990View PDF
2022-122023-05-18990EZView PDF
Data update history
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 1, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from William C Knapp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
226 5th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
County
Linn County, IA
Website URL
ssn797.com/ 
Phone
(515) 450-0773
IRS details
EIN
61-1894974
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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