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Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc

EIN 42-0898405 · Hiawatha, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. (HACAP) IS TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL AND BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES. TO ACHIEVE THIS HACAP WILL STRIVE TO: IDENTIFY THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND LOCATE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED; IDENTIFY AND MOBILIZE ALL AVAILABLE LOCAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES TO ASSIST THE DISADVANTAGED IN SECURING NEEDED SERVICES; PROVIDE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION OF DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN THE PLANNING, OPERATION AND EVALUATION OF HACAP PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR BOARDS AND COUNCILS; TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY AWARE OF HACAP AND THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE; TO PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW-INCOME AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS.

Income
$58.2 million
Spending
$58.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
458
Volunteers
1,355
Highest pay
$213,823, chief executive officer

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (5)
  1. $26.3 million spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION - SERVICES INCLUDE:-CHANNELING DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTLETS THAT FEED THE NEEDY.-REIMBURSING REGISTERED HOME FAMILY DAY CARE PROVIDERS FOR PROVIDING USDA APPROVED MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE.-PROVIDING PRENATAL AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.-PROVIDING ASSESSMENT AND OUTREACH FOR LOW-COST OR NO-COST HEALTH INSURANCE.-PROVIDING WELL CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 21 YEARS OF AGE.-ADMINISTERING THE USDA FUNDED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC).-PROVIDING ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UP TO AGE 21.-PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS THAT MEET DAILY NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS.-PROVIDING MEALS, MEDICAL INFORMATION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS, AND SOME PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.
  2. $13.0 million spent. CHILDREN - SERVICES INCLUDE:-INCREASING QUALITY CHILDCARE CAPACITY BY PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDCARE CENTERS AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES. -PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER FOR CHILDREN DURING TIMES OF FAMILY CRISIS.-HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES.-STRENGTHENING THE QUALITY AND EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF CHILDCARE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.-PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS.
  3. $10.8 million spent. ENERGY - SERVICES INCLUDE:-ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION, BUDGET COUNSELING, AND INCENTIVES FOR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS.-ENERGY CRISIS AND BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.-WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO REDUCE PERSONAL UTILITY COSTS BY IMPROVING THE HOUSING STOCK OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.-HOUSING REHABILITATION TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF HOUSING STOCK FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
  4. $3.2 million spent. HOMELESSNESS - SERVICES INCLUDE:-TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS CHILDREN BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY CHILDCARE, HEALTH CARE, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND EDUCATION SUPPLIES OR SPECIAL EVENTS.-PROVIDING SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES IN LEVERAGING RESOURCES THAT BRING TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS AND FAMILIES IN NEED.-MANAGING A NUMBER OF APARTMENTS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN THAT PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING.-STABILIZING THE HOMELESS THROUGH SAFE HOUSING, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND CREATING ACTION PLANS FOR RETURNING TO SOCIETY.-PROVIDING HOUSING FOR AT RISK POPULATIONS IN FOUR COUNTIES.-PROVIDING PERMANENT HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED ADULTS IN LINN COUNTY.
  5. $2.0 million spent. VETERAN SUPPORT - SERVICES INCLUDE:-TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT PROVIDE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.-PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT CONNECT THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND VETERAN'S BENEFITS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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