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EIN 42-1110721

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement empowers and unites grassroots people of all ethnic backgrounds to take control of their communities, involves them in identifying problems and needs, and takes action to address them. The organization serves as a vehicle for social, economic, and environmental justice.
Total revenues
$1,841,850
2023
Total expenses
$1,651,901
2023
Total assets
$3,344,657
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

The mission of Iowa cci is to empower and unite grassroots people of all ethnic backgrounds to take control of their communities; involve them in identifying problems and needs; and in taking action to address them; and be a vehicle for social, economic, and environmental justice.

Grants made by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Great Plains Action SocietyGeneral Support$57,723
Linn County Community Action FundGeneral Support$20,000
Land Stewardship ProjectFactory Farm Accountability Project and General Support$13,906
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
People's Action Institute (NPA)Affiliate State Programs Support$335,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Working Towards A Resilient and Equitable Food System$200,000
The Chicago Community TrustSupport for Rural Community Organizing for Climate Justice in Iowa, Support of Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment$175,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

NameTitleCompensation
Hugh EspeyStrategic Adviser$91,450
Lisa WhelanExecutive Director
Matthew CovingtonStrategic Operations Director
Katie BryanMembership Development Director
Sharon Zanders-AckissRacial Justice and Equity Director
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,771,956
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$62,230
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,664
Total revenues$1,841,850

Form 990s for Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-19990View PDF
2022-122023-08-16990View PDF
2021-122022-07-27990View PDF
2020-122021-07-28990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Granite State Organizing ProjectManchester, NH$991,159
Blueprint North CarolinaDurham, NC$2,961,079
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible DevelopmentSanta Ana, CA$1,040,469
LA VoiceLos Angeles, CA$2,775,194
Worker Power InstitutePhoenix, AZ$676,087
Community Action Partnership UtahLayton, UT$498,278
Citizens Committee for New York CityNew York, NY$3,021,431
Vital CommunitiesWhite River Junction, VT$3,041,220
San Diego Organizing ProjectSan Diego, CA$1,053,586
Faith In Action Bay AreaRedwood City, CA$1,777,046
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingGrassroots organizingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2001 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
iowacci.org/ 
Phone
(515) 282-0484
IRS details
EIN
42-1110721
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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