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Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency

EIN 38-2889846 · Iron Mountain, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONNECT PEOPLE TO RESOURCES, PROVIDE A MEANS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES, STRENGTHEN SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NEIGHBORS.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
80
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$99,386, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION: COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) - CSFP IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO ARE INCOME ELIGIBLE. FOOD PACKAGES CONTAINING NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FROM THE BASIC FOOD GROUPS WERE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS TEN COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA. APPROXIMATELY 522,320 LBS OF FOOD WAS DONATED AND DISTRIBUTED.
  2. $1.3 million spent. WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE: THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM ASSISTS INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH REDUCING ENERGY COSTS. ALL WORK IS COMPLETED BY LICENSED AND INSURED CONTRACTORS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVED ENERGY EDUCATION INCLUDING ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND INFORMATION ABOUT REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION. THERE WERE 60 HOMES THAT RECEIVED ASSISTANCE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $698,761 spent. SENIOR CITIZENS: FAMILY TIES - FAMILY TIES PROVIDES ADULT DAY SERVICES IN A SAFE, SECURE, AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S, OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ON A LESS THAN 24-HOUR BASIS. FAMILY TIES PROVIDES AN ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN A SOCIALLY STIMULATING SETTING WHICH, IN TURN, PROVIDES RESPITE FOR THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. THERES WERE 7,415 HOURS OF DIRECT CARE PROVIDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.IN-HOME PROGRAM - PROVIDES HOMEMAKING, HOMECARE ASSISTANCE (PERSONAL CARE), AND RESPITE CARE TO PARTICIPANTS IN DICKINSON COUNTY. THERE WERE 4,048 HOURS OF DIRECT CARE PROVIDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM - SERVES DICKINSON, IRON AND BARAGA COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN MEETING THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS BY DELIVERING MEALS TO THEIR HOMES UP TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK. PERSONS QUALIFY FOR A MEAL IF THEY ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOME, UNABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS OR HAVE NO OTHER ACCESS TO A NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEAL. 80,327 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM - PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN A CONGREGATE SETTING IN DICKINSON AND IRON COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIALIZATION AND OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE AREA. 16,531 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.COMMUNITY:
  4. $158,458 spent. COMMUNITY:THE DIAPER PROGRAM PROVIDED DIAPER PACKS TO INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF DICKINSON AND IRON COUNTIES PROVIDED 2,215 CASES OF DIAPERS. THE WATER AFFORDABILITYPROGRAM ASSISTED WITH WATER BILL PAYMENTS FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF DICKINSON AND IRON COUNTIES, BENEFITTING 265 INDIVIDUALS. DENIM HEART THRIFT & PANTRY PROVIDED FOOD AND LOW-COST CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES TO AREA RESIDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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