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Domestic Violence Intervention Prog

EIN 42-1124902 · Iowa City, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS, FOCUSING ON IMMEDIATE AND LONG TERM SAFETY, EMPOWERMENT, DIGNITY AND HOPE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
55
Volunteers
167
Highest pay
$134,640, 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: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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. $1.5 million spent. SHELTER SERVICES OFFERS EMERGENCY SHELTERING AND CRISIS SERVICES (UP TO 45 DAYS) IN OUR 70 BED SHELTER THAT INCLUDES LETHALITY ASSESSMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, IDENTIFYING RESOURCES, BUILDING REFERRALS AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SERVICE AREA HOSPITALS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE YOUTH SERVICES, FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, CHILD WELFARE ADVOCACY AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT. IN FY2025, 656 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WERE PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTERING AND SHELTER SUPPORT SERVICES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN, SERVING EIGHT COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN IOWA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE MATTERS, MOBILE ADVOCACY, EMERGENCY TRANSPORT, AND VICTIM REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION, THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF ALL SERVICES IS TO CONNECT VICTIMS TO A LONG TERM SUPPORT NETWORK INVOLVING LOCAL AGENCIES OF THEIR COUNTY-OF-ORIGIN TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE. THIS INCLUDES COLLABORATIONS WITH CHILD WELFARE, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOUSING SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SHORT TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM HELPS WITH RENT AND UTILITIES EXPENSES, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, JOB RETENTION COUNSELING, ASSISTING WITH LIFE SKILLS AND EDUCATION ALONG WITH LOCATING AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING WITH THE HELP OF CASE MANAGEMENT. IN FY2025, 2,392 VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.
  3. $573,519 spent. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE MATTERS, MOBILE ADVOCACY, EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION, PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. SA ADVOCATES PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND RESOURCES FOR ONGOING SUPPORT, NAVIGATING INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS SUCH AS TITLE IV, VICTIM REGISTRATION, AND NOTIFICATION, AND ACCOMPANY VICTIMS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, ADVOCATES PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS' FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND SIGNIFICANT PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS. IN FY2025, 221 SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE VICTIMS WERE PROVIDED WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES BY THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES TEAM.

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 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 June 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 September 1979.

    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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