UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC. IS DEDICATED TO HELPING BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY ON INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC. WILL STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH: THE PROMOTION OF PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT, ACHIEVE GOALS AND BREAK DOWN BARRIERS; THE BUILDING OF PARTNERSHIPS TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY RESOURCES; THE BRIDGING OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CLIENTS, PARTNERS, AND STAFF; THE CREATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS IS VALUED AND ENCOURAGED; FISCAL EXCELLENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE VALUED AND MAINTAINED; AND DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES ARE DEVELOPED TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. THROUGH THESE ACTIONS, UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC. WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW IN ORDER TO SERVE COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Iowa.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $121k $133k |
Fiscal Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $71k $78k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 8%
from 2022
From $112k in 2022 to $121k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 8%.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 28% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC received $120,728 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Iowa, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY INC reported $17.5M in total revenue and $17.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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