Iowa Community Action Association

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 09/2023, 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 09/2023, Iowa Community Action Association generated $2.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Iowa Community Action Association has awarded 135 individual grants totaling $19,690,818. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK TO ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IOWA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (IIAGP) AND IOWA DISASTER CASE ADVOCACY - EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023, THE FUNDING AND OVERSIGHT OF THIS PROGRAM MOVED FROM IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. 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. IDCA WAS USED TO ASSIST COMMUNITY ACTION STAFF THAT WERE HELPING IOWANS - THIS FUNDING IS AVAILABLE TO ANY IOWAN AFFECTED BY A DISASATER IN A GOVERNOR DECLARED COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,005,084.17 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, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $247,177 TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ELIGIBLE LANDLORDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Dunn
President
$0
Dick Sievers
Vice President
$0
Jean Logan
Secretary
$0
Trisha Wilkins
Treasurer
$0
Anne Bacon
Director
$0
Danna Buls
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$121,125
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,733,634
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$475,361
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,330,120
Total Program Service Revenue$266,285
Investment income $3,955
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 $2,638,595

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Iowa Community Action Association has awarded $819,572 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHEAST IOWA

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER RELIEF

$49,617

COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

$26,436

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SIOUXLAND

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE

$44,280

HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

$127,411

IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

$131,507

MATURA ACTION CORPORATION

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

$31,943
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