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The Family Leader (TFL) Foundation

Website:

thefamilyleader.com
Location:

Urbandale, IA
Tax ID:

42-1461169
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2020):

Revenue: $2,162,047
Expenses: $2,391,270
Assets: $1,678,233
Formation:

1997
Type:

Nonprofit
President:

Bob Vander Plaats
President's Salary:

$0 1

References

  1. The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.
President’s Salary from Related Organization:

$177,715 1

References

  1. The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.

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The Family Leader Foundation (TFL Foundation, styled The FAMiLY Leader Foundation) is a right-of-center nonprofit organization that seeks to promote and protect traditional values like marriage, family, and religious liberty. 1

The Family Leader is the sister advocacy organization of the Family Leader Foundation. 2

Grantmaking

The Family Leader Foundation provides grants to like-minded organizations, including Texas Values, the Center for Christian Virtue, and the Indiana Family Institute in support of the Daniel Impact (TDI, formerly called the Daniel Initiative). 3 TDI is a ministry effort led by the Family Leader that intends to inspire the church to engage in government, in an effort to, “advance the kingdom of God.” 4

According to an interview with Greg Baker, who leads TDI, the Daniel Impact has expanded its church-state partnerships in Iowa and into other states, including Texas. Baker claims that he and his team have spent over 16,000 hours bringing ministry into the Iowa State House. 5 According to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R), the Daniel Impact has impacted elections, influenced policy decisions, and encouraged government officials through engagement with the church. 6

The Family Leader Foundation also provides grants to like-minded organizations like Power to Change International and Holy Land Missions to assist with missionary activity and church-building. 7

Funding

The Family Leader Foundation is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While the Family Leader Foundation does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from Wallbuilder Presentations ($500,000 in 2016), 8 the Servant Foundation ($25,000 in 2019), 9 and the Mercer Family Foundation ($25,000 in 2017). 10

People

Bob Vander Plaats is the president of the Family Leader Foundation and the president and CEO of the Family Leader. Vander Plaats ran for the Republican nomination for governor of Iowa in 2002, 2006, and 2010 and was the Iowa chair for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee‘s (R) 2008 presidential campaign. 11

Chuck Hurley is the vice president of TFL Foundation 12 and former president of the Iowa Family Policy Center. Hurley is a former Republican member of the Iowa Legislature, where he was the chair of the House Judiciary Committee. 13

Greg Baker is executive vice president of TFL, founding director of the Church Ambassador Network, and leads Daniel Impact. 14

Board of Directors

Monte and Peggy Knudsen are senior pastors at the Faith Christian Outreach Church. 15

Other members of the board include Dave and Cheryl Kutscher, board chairs; Todd and Mary Troll, vice chairs; Dave and Gina Van Wyk; Mark Gilbreath; Steve and Janet Boender, secretary and treasurer; and Mike and Jody Wohlenhaus, treasurers. 16

References

  1.  “Donate.” The Family Leader, 2023. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://thefamilyleader.com/donation/.
  2. The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Schedule R, Part II, Line 1a.
  3. The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Schedule I, Part II.
  4. “The Daniel Impact.” The Family Leader, 2023. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://thefamilyleader.com/tdi/.
  5. “The Growth of the Daniel Impact and Church State Partnerships in Iowa with Greg Baker.” YouTube, September 9, 2022. Accessed February 6, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hviyl7jzr5U.
  6. “The Daniel Impact.” The Family Leader, 2023. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://thefamilyleader.com/tdi/.
  7.  The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2015, Schedule I, Part II.
  8. Wallbuilder Presentations, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2016, Schedule I, Part II.
  9. The Servant Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2019, Schedule I, Part II.
  10. Mercer Family Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2017, Part XV, Line 3.
  11. “Bob Vander Plaats.” Ballotpedia. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://ballotpedia.org/Bob_Vander_Plaats.
  12. The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.
  13. “TFL Team.” The Family Leader, 2023. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://thefamilyleader.com/about/tfl-team-2/.
  14. “TFL Team.” The Family Leader, 2023. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://thefamilyleader.com/about/tfl-team-2/.
  15. “Leadership.” Faith Christian Outreach Church. Accessed February 2, 2023. https://www.fcoc.net/leadership.
  16. The Family Leader Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: September - August
  • Tax Exemption Received: March 1, 1997

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2020 Sep Form 990 $2,162,047 $2,391,270 $1,678,233 $313,927 Y $2,048,533 $102,744 $2,072 $261,713 PDF
    2019 Sep Form 990 $3,053,492 $2,347,483 $1,742,541 $400,442 N $2,776,543 $256,822 $1,124 $228,372 PDF
    2018 Sep Form 990 $1,674,035 $1,572,940 $690,610 $53,091 N $1,620,875 $31,209 $424 $193,366 PDF
    2017 Sep Form 990 $1,050,841 $1,507,264 $563,716 $27,292 N $874,581 $174,734 $0 $183,319 PDF
    2016 Sep Form 990 $2,635,948 $2,060,494 $1,010,285 $17,438 Y $2,271,558 $351,855 $0 $195,590 PDF
    2015 Sep Form 990 $1,016,768 $669,083 $507,427 $90,034 Y $882,320 $140,054 $0 $79,837 PDF
    2014 Sep Form 990 $444,547 $431,022 $88,685 $18,977 Y $400,863 $46,752 $0 $100,886 PDF
    2013 Sep Form 990 $472,294 $514,567 $134,108 $77,925 N $469,321 $0 $0 $131,945 PDF
    2012 Sep Form 990 $468,446 $389,611 $148,813 $50,357 Y $455,945 $4,641 $0 $95,535 PDF
    2011 Sep Form 990 $631,232 $609,457 $59,532 $39,912 N $581,882 $49,371 $0 $72,603 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    The Family Leader (TFL) Foundation


    Urbandale, IA