Iowa Community Action Association
- Assets
- $753.8k
- Revenue
- $3.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 09/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 42-1183068
Organization Overview
Iowa Community Action Association is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Iowa Community Action Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Iowa Community Action Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Iowa Community Action Association generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Iowa Community Action Association has awarded 103 individual grants totaling $17,498,059. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THOSE STRIVING FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IOWA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (IIAGP) AND IOWA DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT (IDCM) - THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTED FAMILIES WHOSE INCOMES WERE AT OR BELOW TWICE THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WHO WERE AFFECTED BY SEVERE WEATHER UNDER THE GOVERNOR'S DISASTER DECLARATION. FAMILIES APPLIED FOR THE IIAGP PROGRAM FOR A MAXIMUM OF $5,000 ASSISTANCE AT THE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF IOWA. FOR IDCM, WAS USED TO ASSIST CASE MANAGERS THAT WERE HELPING IOWANS. THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $899,871.30 TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES FOR IIAGP AND TO THE AGENCIES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THEIR TIME HELPING IOWANS.
TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE - THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, SECURITY AND UTILITY DEPOSITS TO HELP IOWA HOUSEHOLDS AFFORD HOUSING COSTS. HOUSEHOLDS APPLIED FOR ASSISTANCE AT THE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES THROUGH THE STATE OF IOWA. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $485,316 TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ELIGIBLE LANDLORDS.
HOUSING PROGRAMS - EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAM - PROGRAM PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR IOWANS THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $288,148.22 TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES TO PAY FOR THE TIME THEY SPENT FILTERING THROUGH APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE.IOWA RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROGRAM PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR IOWANS THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,288,943.15 TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES TO PAY FOR THE TIME THEY SPENT FILTERING THROUGH APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lana Shope Executive Director (thru Oct. 2020) | Officer | 40 | $108,876 |
Myra Thompson Executive Director (thru Apr. 2021) | Officer | 20 | $4,279 |
Brian Dunn President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dick Sievers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jean Logan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Drapeaux Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,229,484 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $271,211 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,500,695 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $292,994 |
| Investment income | $1,857 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,823,427 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,082,301 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,162 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,601 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $182,541 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,118 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,232 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,202 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,615 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,133 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $45,617 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $68,214 |
| Information technology | $126,492 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,574 |
| Travel | $21 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,540 |
| Interest | $7 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,435 |
| All other expenses | $2,771 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,802,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,132 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $348,796 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $272,724 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,185 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $753,837 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $455,164 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $455,164 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $248,922 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $49,751 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $753,837 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Iowa Community Action Association has awarded $3,079,593 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Hiawatha, IA PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE | $852,337 |
Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE | $401,789 |
Marshalltown, IA PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF AND CASE MANAGEMENT | $317,977 |
Waterloo, IA PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF AND CASE MANAGEMENT | $269,083 |
Davenport, IA PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE | $188,015 |
Sioux City, IA PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE | $149,271 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Iowa Community Action Association has recieved totaling $244,297.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kansas Association Of Community Action Programs Inc Topeka, KS PURPOSE: Ensure that all CSBG eligible entities are able to meet organizational standards and performance management efforts, and utilize evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches to address the identified needs of low-income people in communities. | $120,464 |
Iowa Association Of Community Action Directors Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS DUE TO MERGER | $81,833 |
Comfort Family Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $25,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $17,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lodgic Holdings Inc Mooseheart, IL | $17,554,057 | $6,408,971 |
Illinois Childrens Healthcare Foundation Oak Brook, IL | $172,838,273 | $9,428,256 |
Childserve Foundation Inc Johnston, IA | $15,317,194 | $6,918,113 |
Presbyterian Homes Foundation Roseville, MN | $93,078,808 | $19,725,550 |
Iowa Community Action Association Des Moines, IA | $753,837 | $3,823,427 |
Share Our Spare Chicago, IL | $1,000,301 | $3,535,972 |
Lux Family Foundation St Louis, MO | $0 | $335,497 |
Eastern Congo Initiative Minneapolis, MN | $7,833,187 | $4,435,607 |
Re Power Fund Minneapolis, MN | $5,415,294 | $4,322,617 |
Virginia Henry Charitable Trust 0403231952 Po Box Chicago, IL | $27,737,979 | $3,536,006 |
American Warrior Initiative Inc Madison, WI | $3,298,583 | $1,806,705 |
Chaddock Childrens Foundation Quincy, IL | $5,809,375 | $1,961,321 |