Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc, operating under the name Willis Dady Homeless Services, is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Willis Dady Homeless Services employed 165 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Willis Dady Homeless Services 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 12/2023, Willis Dady Homeless Services generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SHELTER, PREVENTION, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND NEAR-HOMELESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY SHELTER WITH CASE MANAGEMENT: IN 2023 WE SERVED 210 HOUSEHOLDS, A TOTAL OF 216 INDIVIDUALS, WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES 53 VETERANS AND 8 FAMILIES. IN 2023 61% OF OUR SHELTER CLIENTS EXITED TO HOUSING. WE PROVIDE SHELTER AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR SHORT AND LONGER-TERM STAYS FOR VETERANS THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. IN SERVICE-INTENSIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, THE VETERAN CAN STAY FOR UP TO 2 YEARS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND CARE COORDINATION. PARTICIPANTS IN THE BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM CAN STAY IN SHELTER UP TO 6 MONTHS. THESE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CARE COORDINATION WITH THE VA AND NON-VA VETERAN SERVICE PROVIDERS, WITH A GOAL OF LEAVING FOR HOUSING AND INCREASING INCOME. IN 2023 65% OF THE VETERANS IN THIS PROGRAM HAD POSITIVE EXITS. IN 2022, WILLIS DADY PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL NON-PROFIT TO PROVIDE ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY TO INDIVIDUALS AT OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER. SINCE PILOTING THE PROGRAM IN AUGUST 2022, WE HAVE PROVIDED 80 CLIENTS IN EMERGENCY SHELTER WITH THERAPY SESSIONS AND OVER 8,280 HOURS OF GROUP ART THERAPY.THE OVERFLOW IS THE WORK OF MORE THAN 15 ORGANIZATIONS WHO GUIDE THE POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT OF THIS WINTER EMERGENCY SHELTER. WILLIS DADY PROVIDES STAFFING AND AS IS THE FISCAL AGENT. THIS SHELTER IS LOW-BARRIER, ACCEPTING ANYONE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE SLEEP OUTSIDE. OVERFLOW OPERATES DURING THE COLDER MONTHS OF THE YEAR, FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH.
SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: IN 2023 WE CONTINUED EXPANDING OUR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE OF OUR CLIENTS WITH DIRECT HOURLY EMPLOYMENT. WE FILL 6 - 12 FULL-TIME POSITIONS AT FRONTIER CO-OP EACH DAY ACROSS THREE SHIFTS AND PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM FRONTIER. IN 2023 WE EMPLOYED OVER 150 OF OUR CLIENTS AT A RATE OF $14.50/HOUR AT FRONTIER, WITH SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS FOR 2ND AND 3RD SHIFTS. IN 2023 WE OPERATED TWO OTHER EMPLOYMENT PROJECTS BOTH RELATED TO LITTER ABATEMENT AND STREET CLEANING. ONE PROGRAM WORKED WITH A PARTNER AGENCY TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TO 5 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY CLEANING THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. TWO OTHER PILOT PROGRAMS EMPLOYED 17 CLIENTS TO PERFORM LITTER ABATEMENT IN PUBLIC SPACES AROUND CEDAR RAPIDS. IN 2023 WE WORKED TO STABILIZE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AT WILLIS DADY WORKS EMPLOYMENT HUB TO EMPLOY 8 INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH OUR MATTRESS RECYCLING PROGRAM.
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: WE PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING WITH CASE MANAGEMENT FOR 23 INDIVIDUALS AND 2 HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN. THESE UNITS ARE FOR THOSE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS. ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED TO BUILD STABILITY AND PREVENT CYCLING THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS. FEELING SAFE HASTENS BETTER SELF-CARE PRACTICES, IMPROVED HEALTH, AND OUTLOOK. WE ARE CONTINUING TO EXPAND OUR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM EACH YEAR AND IN 2023 ADDED 4 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR VETERANS. IN 2023 WE SERVICED 31 INDIVIDUALS AND 2 FAMILIES (3 CHILDREN) IN OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gisele Tallman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joy Newhouse Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lucas Hicks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Therese Stevens Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Harris Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Beardsworth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $223,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $43,823 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,454,635 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $949,753 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $225 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,671,211 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $482,721 |
Investment income | $109,875 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $62,156 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,893 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,475 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,320,381 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $192,538 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,853 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,569 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,591,878 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,813 |
Other employee benefits | $119,318 |
Payroll taxes | $139,843 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $61,098 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,486 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,266 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $36,067 |
Information technology | $85,078 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $123,519 |
Travel | $22,785 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $189,820 |
Insurance | $55,737 |
All other expenses | $34,135 |
Total functional expenses | $2,895,815 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,078 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $483,618 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $152,660 |
Accounts receivable, net | $383,532 |
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 | $29,488 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,617,205 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,089,402 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $32,823 |
Total assets | $9,816,806 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $413,200 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $58,750 |
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 | $27,996 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $499,946 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,815,734 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,501,126 |
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 | $9,816,806 |