Urbandale Community Action Network Inc

Organization Overview

Urbandale Community Action Network Inc is located in Urbandale, IA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Urbandale Community Action Network Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urbandale Community Action Network Inc 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 12/2022, Urbandale Community Action Network Inc generated $182.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $247.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED ACTION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN URBANDALE, IA

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UCAN PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND MEDICINE FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE IN NEED WHO HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, RELATED EMPLOYMENT LOSS, AND RESULTING INFLATIONARY PRICES OF FOOD AND GASOLINE. THIS PROGRAM REACHES THE MOST VULNERABLE SEGEMENTS OF OUR CITY: SENIORS, REFUGEES, UNEMPLOYED/UNDEREMPLOYED, SINGLE MOTHERS, CHILDREN, AND THE DISABLED.


UCAN COORDINATES OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK YOUTH BY: 1) PROVIDING FRESH FRUITS AND BREAKFAST ITEMS TO APPROXIMATELY 75 STUDENTS IN THE GREATER METRO ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL. WEEKEND FOOD IS ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO ABOUT 25 FOOD INSECURE STUDENTS ON FRIDAYS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD ON THE WEEKEND. 2) UCAN OFFERS MENTORING PROGRAMS TO AT-RISK YOUTH INCLUDING ELL CLASSES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. THESE MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED IN THE SCHOOLS TO MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE FOR THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION. FOOD IS ALSO PROVIDED AT THESE MENTORING PROGRAM MEETINGS.


UCAN PROVIDES NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES TO AT-RISK FAMILIES BY: 1) PROVIDING GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR NEEDY STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 ALONG WITH WINTER CLOTHING FOR YOUTH IN GRADES P-K TO 5TH GRADE. 2) AT THE START OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR, BACKPACKS OF NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS OF FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PROVIDE THESE ESSENTIAL MATERIALS TO THEIR CHILDREN. 3) EACH HOLIDAY SEASON, UCAN COORDINATES COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF CASH, FOOD, AND TOYS THROUGH ITS ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM. FAMILIES IN NEED RECEIVE HOLIDAY BOXES THAT INCLUDE ESSENTIALS TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH JOY AND HOPE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura Holms
Executive Director
$80,640
Sue Koch
President
$0
S Twaroski
Secretary
$0
Marlyn Mckeen
Vice President
$0
Ron Markway
Treasurer
$0
Todd Pettit
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $83,863
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$66,942
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$150,805
Total Program Service Revenue$33,780
Investment income $54
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,869
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $182,770

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Urbandale Community Action Network Inc has recieved totaling $104,202.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Good360

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.

$82,793
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION-CENTRAL IOWA WATER TRAILS

$21,409
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