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Iris Inc

Iris Inc

Ames, IA 50010
Tax ID42-1394408

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About this organization

Revenue

$760,298

Expenses

$771,288

Mission

IRIS promotes international understanding, development, and peace by connecting Iowa to communities worldwide.

About

1. Youth exchange study program (YES) - it was developed to help young people understand that Christians and Muslims can live in peace, respect one anothers religion and develop common goals for community improvement in their home countries. Since its infancy, the YES program has expended its mission to 40 different countries, such as Lebanon, Turkey, Yemen, Morocco. The program also exposes students who do not normally have the opportunity to travel outside their own region to experience other parts of the world. Iris placed exchange students throughout Iowa. 2. Community connections

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Iris, inc was established by former iowa lieutenant governor bob anderson in 1993. the mission of the organization is to promote international education, development, and peace by connecting iowa to communities worldwide. iris conducts many programs which bring students, journalists, business people, educators, and government leaders from africa, central and eastern europe and asia to iowa. while in iowa, the international participants stay with iowa families, study in iowa schools, intern in iowa businesses, and become involved in community activities. when they return to their home countries, they take with them new ideas and strategies for economic development and peace advancement. they also return home with new friendships and a better understanding of americans and our democratic way of life. iris also links iowans to the world by facilitating international relationships and arranging for travel opportunities for iowans. almost all have been funded by the u.s. state department.”.

When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Iris, inc was established by former iowa lieutenant governor bob anderson in 1993. the mission of the organization is to promote international education, development, and peace by connecting iowa to communities worldwide. iris conducts many programs which bring students, journalists, business people, educators, and government leaders from africa, central and eastern europe and asia to iowa. while in iowa, the international participants stay with iowa families, study in iowa schools, intern in iowa businesses, and become involved in community activities. when they return to their home countries, they take with them new ideas and strategies for economic development and peace advancement. they also return home with new friendships and a better understanding of americans and our democratic way of life. iris also links iowans to the world by facilitating international relationships and arranging for travel opportunities for iowans. almost all have been funded by the u.s. state department.”.

  • The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as IA.
  • The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 317 N 13TH ST, ADEL, IA, 50003.
  • The non-profit has reported 9 employees on their form as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$10,990.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • The organization pays $340,769 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $24,550 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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