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Home Opportunities Made Easy Inc

EIN 42-0931497 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS BY HELPING THEM OVERCOME THE BARRIERS TO OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SAFE, STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, HOUSING COUNSELING, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
13
Volunteers
202
Highest pay
$155,779, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. PROPERTY PROGRAM - ACTS AS DEVELOPER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF HOMES. THE HOMES ARE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH LEASE/PURCHASE, CONTRACT PURCHASE, TURNKEY, AND RENTALS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENTAL OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES, HOME, INC. MAY ACT AS A GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN THE BUILDING OR IMPROVING HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN POLK, DALLAS, AND WARREN COUNTIES.THE ORGANIZATION HAS 3 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND 4 DUPLEXES AVAILABLE FOR RENT. HOME, INC. IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ALL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SANITARY, HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING, AND OTHER FACILITIES, AND ALSO FOR LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL. EACH UNIT HAS A YEARLY RENTAL AGREEMENT, WHICH DEFAULTS TO MONTH-TO-MONTH UPON EXPIRATION.
  2. $366,928 spent. COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM (CHSP) - PROVIDES COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND CITIZENS' ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ASSIST TENANTS, LANDLORDS, AND HOMELESS PEOPLE. HOME, INC. PROVIDES HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN ITS LEASE/PURCHASE PROGRAM AND HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.
  3. $215,961 spent. STABLE FAMILIES - PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING TO FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. HOME, INC. ASSISTS WITH BUDGETING, CONNECTING THEM WITH JOB TRAINING, SCHOOLING, OUTSIDE COUNSELING, AND GETTING THE CHILDREN INVOLVED IN PROGRAMS. A MAIN GOAL OF STABLE FAMILIES IS PREVENTING DISPLACEMENT TO KEEP CHILDREN IN THEIR SAME SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 November 6, 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 June 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 December 1968.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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