Des Moines Area Religious Council
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Des Moines Area Religious Council meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to meet basic human needs for everyone in the greater Des Moines community.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1957, IA
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) reports that it is an interfaith organization working in the greater Des Moines community to provide for basic human needs and spiritual connection. The organization states that its primary program is its Food Pantry Network, a network of 14 partnering food pantry sites, a Mobile Food Pantry, and home delivery service. DMARC states that it hosts an annual Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp for high school students and recent graduates. DMARC is a member of the Iowa Hunger Coalition and advocates for policies that will reduce food security across the state of Iowa. In 2022, the organization reports that it distributed 1,116,615 pounds of fresh produce to 43,576 individuals across 18,656 households.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, Des Moines Area Religious Council's program expenses were:
| Food Pantry Network | $2,998,052 |
| Advocacy and education | $71,005 |
| Interfaith activities | $34,168 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,103,225 |
Chief Executive
Matt Unger, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$127,062
Chair of the Board
Denise Bubeck
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Deputy Director, Church Ambassador Network
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
20
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants
Note: DMARC incurred joint costs of $3,457 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $3,374 was allocated to program expenses and $83 was allocated to fund raising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,937,237, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Des Moines Area Religious Council's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Individuals | $1,904,533 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,311,879 |
| Grants | $671,826 |
| Congregations | $474,940 |
| Organizations and groups | $390,574 |
| Special events and food sales | $136,417 |
| Planned Giving | $47,068 |
| Miscellaneous | $44,682 |
| Change in value of beneficial interest in community foundation | $-17,185 |
| Investment loss | $-111,567 |
| Total Income | $4,853,167 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $4,853,167 |
| Total expenses: | $3,984,372 |
| Program expenses | $3,103,225 |
| Fundraising expenses | $454,688 |
| Administrative expenses | $426,459 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $868,795 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $6,899,464 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,768,259 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,838,082 |
| Total Assets | $11,606,341 |
Note: According to DMARC’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $1,311,879 in food ($1,219,618), special events and items ($30,306), data dashboard services ($23,000), equipments ($8,950), legal services ($8,000), and office equipment ($4,500).
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