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Pottawattamie County Development Corporation

EIN 42-1459560 · Council Blfs, IA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The 712 Initiative is aimed at improving the economic vitality in redevelopment areas through investments in the built environment, activating public spaces and delivering programs that increase social engagement and healthy lifestyles.

Income
$803,983
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
419
Highest pay
$160,651, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 86% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $863,464 spent. Rentals-The 712 revitalizes areas through investments in the built environment by buying distressed properties, renovating, and operating mixed use rental properties. These provide much needed housing while also activiating public spaces by having people live and work in these areas.
  2. $212,578 spent. Quality of Life-Enhancing community life and well-being by increasing social connectedness of residents in Council Bluffs, IA through endeavors that activate public spaces, create new forms of entertainment and support current attractions/events. The 712 fosters partnerships with the public and private sectors to provide quality options for recreation and healthy lifestyles. In 2025 The 712 hosted events suchs as the Shamrock Shuffle which had 376 participants, Celebrate CB that had 1,600 people participate in the parade with over 5,000 spectators and a Farmers Market which averaged 650 people attending each week it was held. The 712 also partnered with others for events to bring the community together.
  3. $132,021 spent. Neighborhood Building-Strengthening neighborhoods city wide with programming which provides general support while increasing public engagement in redevelopment projects, public space improvement and community events. As part of these efforts, The 712 has a block party trailer that has equipment and games that neighborhoods can borrow to help strengthen neighborhood relationships. The 712 also has equipment that can be used to put on movie nights. To further improve neighborhoods. During 2025 The 712 donated 2 properties for home construction and sold 4 homes it had completed rehabilitation and new construction on.
  4. $58,576 spent. Development- The 712 improves economic vitality in redevelopment areas through investemnts to improve the variety of quality housing and commercial stock in Council Bluffs. These investemnts attract new professionals and residents to the community. The 712s efforts to attract new property investments are accomplished through introduction of new developers to the community and through The 712 buying and rehabilitating properties.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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