TY 2024 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number

26-1160215

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	47,078	64,782	63,043	109,016	106,606	390,525
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	574,615	1,650,392	2,006,160	2,190,445	2,131,613	8,553,225
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	621,693	1,715,174	2,069,203	2,299,461	2,238,219	8,943,750
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons			1,800		3,000	4,800
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..			1,800		3,000	4,800
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						8,938,950

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	621,693	1,715,174	2,069,203	2,299,461	2,238,219	8,943,750
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	68	45	27	7,595	10,269	18,004
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	68	45	27	7,595	10,269	18,004
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	33,791	46,911	71,998	81,401	78,459	312,560
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	655,552	1,762,130	2,141,228	2,388,457	2,326,947	9,274,314

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

96.380 %

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

96.400 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number

26-1160215

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM		Employer identification number 26-1160215

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM			Employer identification number 26-1160215
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number

26-1160215

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

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Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	150,701		150,701
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	874,633	378,474	496,159
d	Equipment ....	960,446	827,825	132,621
e	Other .....	894,855	57,148	837,707
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,617,188

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number
26-1160215

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) CITY OF CLEAR LAKE 15 N 6TH ST CLEAR LAKE,IA50428	42-6004393	GOV		353,936	COST	LAND	SURF DISTRICT - MEC

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2	GRANT WAS PROVIDED RELATED TO PROPERTY CONTUCTED BY RECIPIENT FOR PURPOSE OF FURTHERING THE PURPOSE/OUTREACH OF NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER. PROPERTY IS ADJACENT TO EXISTING FACILITIES AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION WAS MONITORED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number

26-1160215

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) SURF LTD	ENTITY > 35%	24,000	BUILDING RENT		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number

26-1160215

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM C	SURF BALLROOM & MUSEUM
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	THE NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM OPERATES, MAINTAINS, AND PRESERVES THE HISTORICAL SURF BALLROOM LOCATED IN CLEAR LAKE, IOWA. OUR MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY. WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE VISITORS AND FANS ABOUT THE HISTORY, AND CONTINUING SIGNIFICANCE, OF ALL GENRES OF MUSIC WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BIG BAND AND ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC. WE CARRIED OUT OUR MISSION THROUGH 1) THE OPERATION OF A MUSEUM WHERE WE COLLECT, ARCHIVE AND PRESERVE MUSICAL ARTIFACTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS SO THEY MAY BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE WAY MUSIC HAS DEVELOPED DURING THE LAST CENTURY 2) THROUGH THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN EDUCATION DIRECTOR WHO CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BOTH AT THE SURF BALLROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE AREA INCLUDING CLASSROOM VISITS, SCHOOL TOURS AT THE BALLROOM, PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS, SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AND 3) WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS TOURS, SEMINARS, AND MUSICAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC WHICH DEMONSTRATE THE MUSIC PERFORMED HERE AND IN AMERICA DURING THE PAST 65+ YEARS. 2024 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. HOSTING 28 MOTORCOACH TOURS 2. HOSTING 26,706 MUSEUM VISITORS FROM 50 STATES AND 21 FOREIGN COUNTRIES 3. HOSTING 34 CONCERTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS WITH AN ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE OF 34,213 4. MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER: AS THE PREMIER LOCATION IN NORTH IOWA FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE LIVE MUSIC, THE SURF BALLROOM ALSO STRIVES TO USE OUR PLATFORM TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH AMPLE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL. THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ENGAGING, HANDS ON, LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE GREATER NORTH IOWA AREA. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING THE STORY OF THE HISTORIC SURF BALLROOM, CREATING RELEVANT CURRICULUM TO ASSIST SCHOOLS, AND CONTINUALLY WORKING TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS THOUGH THE MUSIC THAT LIVES ON. INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO: THE SURF BALLROOM INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO ALLOWS STUDENTS TO GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH INSTRUMENTS OF ALL TYPES. STRING, PERCUSSION, AND KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH. CHILDREN LEARN HOW THE INSTRUMENTS PRODUCE SOUND, WHERE THE INSTRUMENTS COME FROM, AND DIFFERENT PLAYING TECHNIQUES. INSTRUMENTS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES ARE ALSO FEATURED FOR STUDENTS TO PLAY AND LEARN ABOUT. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO SPARKS CHILDREN'S INTEREST IN LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT AND DEVELOP A PASSION FOR MUSIC. THIS HANDS ON PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST OUT NEW INSTRUMENTS BEFORE COMMITTING TO PURCHASING ONE, WHILE HELPING STUDENTS DISCOVER NEW INSTRUMENTS AND WHICH ONE THEY WOULD MOST ENJOY LEARNING. FEATURING INSTRUMENTS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES SHOWCASES TO STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT HISTORY IN CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD, DEVELOPING AN APPRECIATE FOR MUSIC AND HISTORY. THE INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO HAS ALSO ALLOWED THE SURF BALLROOM TO DEVELOP MANY PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS LIBRARIES, YOUTH CENTERS, FARMER'S MARKETS, ETC. IN 2024, THE INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO VISITED CENTRAL GARDENS OF NORTH IOWA, THE CLEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET, AND CLEAR LAKE THURSDAYS ON MAIN. THE INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO REACHED NEARLY 500 STUDENTS IN 2024. MUSIC TEACHERS/STUDENTS: - NICK JOHNSON, SUB-CONTRACTED GUITAR INSTRUCTOR, CONTINUED TEACHING GUITAR AND STRING INSTRUMENT LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 10 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - PIANO TEACHERS WERE SUB-CONTRACTED AND THEY TAUGHT PIANO LESSONS TO 118 STUDENTS WEEKLY AT THE MEC. - MARISSA HUMBURG PORVIDED MUSIC THERAPY TO 15 STUDENTS WEEKLY DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024. - BRUCE RAY TAUGHT A WEEKLY BEGINNER GUITAR GROUP CLASS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024 WITH 15 STUDENTS. - HEIDI KAHL TAUGT TAUGHT VIOLIN LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 3 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - MATT ROOT TAUGHT DRUM LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 10 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - ROGER LASLEY TAUGHT GUITAR LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 8 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - HANNA FURGESON TAUGHT VOICE LESSONS IN THE SUMMER OF 2024 WITH 10 STUDENTS RECEIVING WEEKLY LESSONS. MUSIC THERAPY: IN APRIL OF 2022, THE SURF BALLROOM STARTED A PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MUSIC THERAPY. MUSIC THERAPIST MARISSA HUMBURG VISITED THE MEC WEEKLY FROM JUNE-AUGUST 2024 SEEING CLIENTS BOTH ONE ON ONE AND IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS. USING THE POWER OF MUSIC, MUSIC THERAPY PROVIDES CHILDREN AND ADULTS A FUN, THERAPEUTIC WAY TO ACHIEVE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS. CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS MAY BENEFIT FROM USING MUSIC THERAPEUTICALLY, AS IT CAN HELP WORK ON AREAS LIKE: INCREASING SOCIAL SKILLS, PROMOTING COMMUNICATION, TAKING-TURNS, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENTS, IMPROVING COGNITION. FOR OLDER ADULTS, MUSIC CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO: MAINTAIN COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING, ENHANCE PHYSICAL BEING, PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR SOCIALIZATION, OPPORTUNITIES TO REMINISCE. MARISSA ALSO VISITED ONE VISION CHILDRES'S AUTISM CENTER WEEKLY FOR A SMALL GROUP SESSION. 25 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2024 (WEEKLY SESSIONS JUNE-AUGUST). CONTINUING EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. CLASSES ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF INTERACTIVE COURSES, FROM ART & MUSIC TO CULINARY AND COMPUTER SKILLS TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND MORE. AVERAGE OF 15 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES IN 2024. PARTNERSHIPS: THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER STRIVES TO GROW OUR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO INCLUDE MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTH IOWA. PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN RURAL COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND SCHOOLS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE OUR SERVICES, COLLABORATE ON JOINT ENDEAVORS AND GAIN EDUCATION PARTNERS. THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER CONTINUALLY PERUSES AND MATURES VALUE ADDED RELATIONSHIPS TO INCREASE YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND EXPAND VISIBILITY. HAVING AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FACILITY HAS ALLOWED THE SURF BALLROOM TO DEVELOP MANY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS AND BRING MUSIC EDUCATION TO OUR COMMUNITY IN DIVERSE WAYS. ONE VISION, ONE VISION CHILDREN'S AUTISM CENTER, NIACC, CLEAR LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY, CLEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET, CENTRAL GARDENS OF NORTH IOWA, MUSIC MAN SQUARE, CLEAR LAKE ART'S CENTER, BELMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY, GARNER PUBLIC LIBRARY, GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER IOWA, NORTH IOWA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, ROTARY OF CLEAR LAKE, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES OR NORTH IOWA, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MUSIC THERAPY. THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER GIVES THE COMMUNITY'S RESIDENTS A PLATFORM TO SHARE HOBBIES, INTEREST AND TALENTS. INDIVIDUALS PARTNER WITH THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER TO HOST CLASSES, RECITALS AND WORKSHOPS. ARTIFACT DISPLAYS: AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE MUSEUM ARTIFACTS AT THE SURF BALLROOM MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER CONTINUES TO GIVE US THE UNIQUE CHANCE TO DISPLAY MEMORABILIA THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN KEPT IN STORAGE. WE INVESTED IN NEW SHATTERPROOF CASES TO PROTECT THE ITEMS (WHICH INCLUDE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS LIKE GUITARS, TAMBOURINES, HARMONICAS, DRUM HEADS, ETC.; POSTERS; PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER ITEMS) FROM DAMAGE. BY SURROUNDING OUR STUDENTS WITH THE STORIES OF INSTRUMENTS OF LEGENDARY MUSICIANS, WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY LESSON CONNECTS PAST AND PRESENT. IT'S OUR GOAL FOR STUDENTS TO FEEL THE ENERGY AND INSPIRATION OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE THEM, KNOWING THEY'RE LEARNING AND CREATING IN THE SAME SPACE WHERE MUSIC HISTORY CONTINUES TO LIVE AND GROW. 5. RAVE ON: DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY), THE SURF BALLROOM EDUCATION COORDINATOR PROMOTES AND TEACHES A SPECIAL CURRICULUM TITLED "RAVE ON." THESE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MORE THAN 710 CLASSROOMS IN CERRO GORDO AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES (ALL SCHOOLS WITHIN A 50-MILE RADIUS OF THE SURF BALLROOM). THE ENGAGING CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH THE HISTORY OF THE SURF BALLROOM, THE LIVES OF BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, J.P. 'THE BIG BOPPER' RICHARDSON, AND THE IMPACT THAT THEIR MUSIC HAD ON THE WORLD. WITH THE AID OF THE "RAVE ON" CURRICULUM WE VISITED 8 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, RESULTING WITH CONTACT TO 1,350 STUDENTS IN 2024. 11 SCHOOLS AND 1 HOMESCHOOL GROUP ALSO TOURED THE BALLROOM, RESULTING WITH CONTACT TO AN ADDITIONAL 500 STUDENTS. 6. WINTER DANCE PARTY KID'S SHOW: A SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND HIGHLIGHT DURING THE YEAR IS THE WINTER DANCE PARTY KIDS SHOW, WHERE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NORTH IOWA TAKE A FIELD TRIP AND EXPERIENCE THE HISTORIC VALUE OF THE SURF WITH A CONCERT JUST FOR THEM. PRIOR TO THE KID'S SHOW, THE SURF'S EDUCATION COORDINATOR VISITS CLASSROOMS TO TEACH THE HISTORY OF THE SURF. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE FOR NORTH IOWA STUDENTS THAT SHOWCASES THE ABILITY THAT MUSIC HAS TO BOTH INSPIRE AND CONNECT US. A TOTAL OF 6 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OVER 1,200 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2024. 7. WINTER DANCE PARTY ART CONTEST: ANOTHER ASPECT OF THE WINTER DANCE PARTY KID'S SHOW IS AN ART CONTEST THAT CLEAR CREEK K-5 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EACH YEAR. DURING THE KID'S SHOW, MEMBERS OF THE RITCHIE VALENS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER AND THE RETURN IS REVIEWED AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED ARE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHAT COURSE OF ACTION IS REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL AND IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	STAFF, OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL SALARY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. OFFICERS OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE NOT COMPENSATED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

Employer identification number

26-1160215

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No
(1) SURFSIDE HOSPITALITY GROUP INC 460 N SHORE DRIVE CLEAR LAKE,IA50428 87-3649250	RESTAURANT	IA	NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER	C CORP	-163,033		100.000 %	Yes

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

Yes

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) SURFSIDE HOSPITALITY GROUP INC	B	33,425	CASH
(2) SURFSIDE HOSPITALITY GROUP INC	S	162,415	NBV ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	5
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	69
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	150
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	162,914
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	69,199

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	109,016	158,558
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,190,445	1,965,060
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	7,595	-966,931
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	118,984	181,529
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,426,040	1,338,216
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		353,936
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	525,825	530,458
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,957,784	1,733,741
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,483,609	2,618,135
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-57,569	-1,279,919
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,112,636	2,234,026
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	741,094	1,142,403
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,371,542	1,091,623

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,436,561 including grants of $ 353,936 ) (Revenue $ 1,965,060 )
	THE NORTH IOWA CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM OPERATES, MAINTAINS, AND PRESERVES THE HISTORICAL SURF BALLROOM LOCATED IN CLEAR LAKE, IOWA. OUR MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY. WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE VISITORS AND FANS ABOUT THE HISTORY, AND CONTINUING SIGNIFICANCE, OF ALL GENRES OF MUSIC WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BIG BAND AND ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC. WE CARRIED OUT OUR MISSION THROUGH 1) THE OPERATION OF A MUSEUM WHERE WE COLLECT, ARCHIVE AND PRESERVE MUSICAL ARTIFACTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS SO THEY MAY BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE WAY MUSIC HAS DEVELOPED DURING THE LAST CENTURY 2) THROUGH THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN EDUCATION DIRECTOR WHO CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BOTH AT THE SURF BALLROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE AREA INCLUDING CLASSROOM VISITS, SCHOOL TOURS AT THE BALLROOM, PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS, SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AND 3) WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS TOURS, SEMINARS, AND MUSICAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC WHICH DEMONSTRATE THE MUSIC PERFORMED HERE AND IN AMERICA DURING THE PAST 65+ YEARS. 2024 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. HOSTING 28 MOTORCOACH TOURS 2. HOSTING 26,706 MUSEUM VISITORS FROM 50 STATES AND 21 FOREIGN COUNTRIES 3. HOSTING 34 CONCERTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS WITH AN ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE OF 34,213 4. MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER: AS THE PREMIER LOCATION IN NORTH IOWA FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE LIVE MUSIC, THE SURF BALLROOM ALSO STRIVES TO USE OUR PLATFORM TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH AMPLE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL. THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ENGAGING, HANDS ON, LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE GREATER NORTH IOWA AREA. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING THE STORY OF THE HISTORIC SURF BALLROOM, CREATING RELEVANT CURRICULUM TO ASSIST SCHOOLS, AND CONTINUALLY WORKING TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS THOUGH THE MUSIC THAT LIVES ON. INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO: THE SURF BALLROOM INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO ALLOWS STUDENTS TO GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH INSTRUMENTS OF ALL TYPES. STRING, PERCUSSION, AND KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH. CHILDREN LEARN HOW THE INSTRUMENTS PRODUCE SOUND, WHERE THE INSTRUMENTS COME FROM, AND DIFFERENT PLAYING TECHNIQUES. INSTRUMENTS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES ARE ALSO FEATURED FOR STUDENTS TO PLAY AND LEARN ABOUT. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO SPARKS CHILDREN'S INTEREST IN LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT AND DEVELOP A PASSION FOR MUSIC. THIS HANDS ON PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST OUT NEW INSTRUMENTS BEFORE COMMITTING TO PURCHASING ONE, WHILE HELPING STUDENTS DISCOVER NEW INSTRUMENTS AND WHICH ONE THEY WOULD MOST ENJOY LEARNING. FEATURING INSTRUMENTS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES SHOWCASES TO STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT HISTORY IN CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD, DEVELOPING AN APPRECIATE FOR MUSIC AND HISTORY. THE INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO HAS ALSO ALLOWED THE SURF BALLROOM TO DEVELOP MANY PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS LIBRARIES, YOUTH CENTERS, FARMER'S MARKETS, ETC. IN 2024, THE INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO VISITED CENTRAL GARDENS OF NORTH IOWA, THE CLEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET, AND CLEAR LAKE THURSDAYS ON MAIN. THE INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO REACHED NEARLY 500 STUDENTS IN 2024. MUSIC TEACHERS/STUDENTS: - NICK JOHNSON, SUB-CONTRACTED GUITAR INSTRUCTOR, CONTINUED TEACHING GUITAR AND STRING INSTRUMENT LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 10 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - PIANO TEACHERS WERE SUB-CONTRACTED AND THEY TAUGHT PIANO LESSONS TO 118 STUDENTS WEEKLY AT THE MEC. - MARISSA HUMBURG PORVIDED MUSIC THERAPY TO 15 STUDENTS WEEKLY DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024. - BRUCE RAY TAUGHT A WEEKLY BEGINNER GUITAR GROUP CLASS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024 WITH 15 STUDENTS. - HEIDI KAHL TAUGT TAUGHT VIOLIN LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 3 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - MATT ROOT TAUGHT DRUM LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 10 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - ROGER LASLEY TAUGHT GUITAR LESSONS IN 2024 WITH 8 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE WEEKLY LESSONS. - HANNA FURGESON TAUGHT VOICE LESSONS IN THE SUMMER OF 2024 WITH 10 STUDENTS RECEIVING WEEKLY LESSONS. MUSIC THERAPY: IN APRIL OF 2022, THE SURF BALLROOM STARTED A PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MUSIC THERAPY. MUSIC THERAPIST MARISSA HUMBURG VISITED THE MEC WEEKLY FROM JUNE-AUGUST 2024 SEEING CLIENTS BOTH ONE ON ONE AND IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS. USING THE POWER OF MUSIC, MUSIC THERAPY PROVIDES CHILDREN AND ADULTS A FUN, THERAPEUTIC WAY TO ACHIEVE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS. CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS MAY BENEFIT FROM USING MUSIC THERAPEUTICALLY, AS IT CAN HELP WORK ON AREAS LIKE: INCREASING SOCIAL SKILLS, PROMOTING COMMUNICATION, TAKING-TURNS, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENTS, IMPROVING COGNITION. FOR OLDER ADULTS, MUSIC CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO: MAINTAIN COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING, ENHANCE PHYSICAL BEING, PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR SOCIALIZATION, OPPORTUNITIES TO REMINISCE. MARISSA ALSO VISITED ONE VISION CHILDRES'S AUTISM CENTER WEEKLY FOR A SMALL GROUP SESSION. 25 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2024 (WEEKLY SESSIONS JUNE-AUGUST). CONTINUING EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. CLASSES ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF INTERACTIVE COURSES, FROM ART & MUSIC TO CULINARY AND COMPUTER SKILLS TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND MORE. AVERAGE OF 15 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES IN 2024. PARTNERSHIPS: THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER STRIVES TO GROW OUR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO INCLUDE MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTH IOWA. PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN RURAL COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND SCHOOLS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE OUR SERVICES, COLLABORATE ON JOINT ENDEAVORS AND GAIN EDUCATION PARTNERS. THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER CONTINUALLY PERUSES AND MATURES VALUE ADDED RELATIONSHIPS TO INCREASE YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND EXPAND VISIBILITY. HAVING AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FACILITY HAS ALLOWED THE SURF BALLROOM TO DEVELOP MANY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS AND BRING MUSIC EDUCATION TO OUR COMMUNITY IN DIVERSE WAYS. ONE VISION, ONE VISION CHILDREN'S AUTISM CENTER, NIACC, CLEAR LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY, CLEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET, CENTRAL GARDENS OF NORTH IOWA, MUSIC MAN SQUARE, CLEAR LAKE ART'S CENTER, BELMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY, GARNER PUBLIC LIBRARY, GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER IOWA, NORTH IOWA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, ROTARY OF CLEAR LAKE, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES OR NORTH IOWA, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MUSIC THERAPY. THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER GIVES THE COMMUNITY'S RESIDENTS A PLATFORM TO SHARE HOBBIES, INTEREST AND TALENTS. INDIVIDUALS PARTNER WITH THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER TO HOST CLASSES, RECITALS AND WORKSHOPS. ARTIFACT DISPLAYS: AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE MUSEUM ARTIFACTS AT THE SURF BALLROOM MUSIC ENRICHMENT CENTER CONTINUES TO GIVE US THE UNIQUE CHANCE TO DISPLAY MEMORABILIA THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN KEPT IN STORAGE. WE INVESTED IN NEW SHATTERPROOF CASES TO PROTECT THE ITEMS (WHICH INCLUDE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS LIKE GUITARS, TAMBOURINES, HARMONICAS, DRUM HEADS, ETC.; POSTERS; PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER ITEMS) FROM DAMAGE. BY SURROUNDING OUR STUDENTS WITH THE STORIES OF INSTRUMENTS OF LEGENDARY MUSICIANS, WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY LESSON CONNECTS PAST AND PRESENT. IT'S OUR GOAL FOR STUDENTS TO FEEL THE ENERGY AND INSPIRATION OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE THEM, KNOWING THEY'RE LEARNING AND CREATING IN THE SAME SPACE WHERE MUSIC HISTORY CONTINUES TO LIVE AND GROW. 5. RAVE ON: DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY), THE SURF BALLROOM EDUCATION COORDINATOR PROMOTES AND TEACHES A SPECIAL CURRICULUM TITLED "RAVE ON." THESE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MORE THAN 710 CLASSROOMS IN CERRO GORDO AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES (ALL SCHOOLS WITHIN A 50-MILE RADIUS OF THE SURF BALLROOM). THE ENGAGING CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH THE HISTORY OF THE SURF BALLROOM, THE LIVES OF BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, J.P. 'THE BIG BOPPER' RICHARDSON, AND THE IMPACT THAT THEIR MUSIC HAD ON THE WORLD. WITH THE AID OF THE "RAVE ON" CURRICULUM WE VISITED 8 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, RESULTING WITH CONTACT TO 1,350 STUDENTS IN 2024. 11 SCHOOLS AND 1 HOMESCHOOL GROUP ALSO TOURED THE BALLROOM, RESULTING WITH CONTACT TO AN ADDITIONAL 500 STUDENTS. 6. WINTER DANCE PARTY KID'S SHOW: A SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND HIGHLIGHT DURING THE YEAR IS THE WINTER DANCE PARTY KIDS SHOW, WHERE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NORTH IOWA TAKE A FIELD TRIP AND EXPERIENCE THE HISTORIC VALUE OF THE SURF WITH A CONCERT JUST FOR THEM. PRIOR TO THE KID'S SHOW, THE SURF'S EDUCATION COORDINATOR VISITS CLASSROOMS TO TEACH THE HISTORY OF THE SURF. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE FOR NORTH IOWA STUDENTS THAT SHOWCASES THE ABILITY THAT MUSIC HAS TO BOTH INSPIRE AND CONNECT US. A TOTAL OF 6 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OVER 1,200 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2024. 7. WINTER DANCE PARTY ART CONTEST: ANOTHER ASPECT OF THE WINTER DANCE PARTY KID'S SHOW IS AN ART CONTEST THAT CLEAR CREEK K-5 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EACH YEAR. DURING THE KID'S SHOW, MEMBERS OF THE RITCHIE VALENS

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses2,436,561

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) LAURIE LIETZ...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DI	1.00 .................	X		95,749	0	0
(2) SHANE COONEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(3) ANDREW NICHOLAS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(4) JEFF NICHOLAS...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) DALE SNYDER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) CHELSY SNYDER-ANDERSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) PAUL STEVENSON...................................................................... SEC/TREAS	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	95,749

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	15,000

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	143,558

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		158,558

		Business Code
2a	ADMISSIONS AND MERCHANDISE		1,899,287	1,899,287
b	LEGACY CLUB		65,773	65,773
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		1,965,060

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			10,269			10,269
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	15,100
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	49,247
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	-34,147
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			-34,147
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b		977,200
c	Gain or (loss)	7c		-977,200
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-977,200	-977,200
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	241,635
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	44,574
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			197,061		197,061

Business Code
11a	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME			18,615			18,615
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			18,615
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			1,338,216	987,860	162,914	28,884

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	353,936	353,936
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	95,749		95,749
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	397,012	397,012
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........	37,697	30,372	7,325
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	5,546	5,546
c	Accounting ...........	12,611		12,611
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	33,556	33,251	305
12	Advertising and promotion ....	117,780	109,523	8,257
13	Office expenses .......	36,252	6,335	29,917
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	104,345	104,345
17	Travel ............	1,925		1,925
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,596		1,596
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	104,855	104,855
23	Insurance ...	80,680	79,595	1,085
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PERFORMING ARTISTS	939,259	939,259
b	SUPPLIES	183,079	183,079
c	CREDIT CARD FEES	52,694	52,694
d	EDUCATION	21,330	21,330
e	All other expenses	38,233	15,429	22,804
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,618,135	2,436,561	181,574	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			276,675	1	242,768
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			251,527	2	298,920
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,305	4	23,814
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			91,891	9	51,336
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	2,880,635
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,263,447	1,384,048	10c	1,617,188
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			1,106,190	12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			3,112,636	16	2,234,026

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	5,625	17	14,556
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	363,600	19	249,631
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	371,869	24	878,216
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	741,094	26	1,142,403

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	2,287,422	27	978,203
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	84,120	28	113,420
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,371,542	32	1,091,623
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	3,112,636	33	2,234,026