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Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Vio Lence

EIN 42-1285094 · Clive, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE ALL PEOPLE IN A MOVEMENT TO CHANGE THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND QUALITY SERVICES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
14
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$104,729, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% 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 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

    8 of 8 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. $447,000 spent. VICTIM SERVICES SUPPORT (COMPREHENSIVE) - FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE DIVISION (CVAD), AND INCLUDES FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING COMPONENTS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS ICADV'S TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SHELTER PROGRAMS AS WELL AS TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER PROFESSIONALS RELATED TO INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. AMONG THE PROGRAM'S GOALS ARE 1.) TO IDENTIFY AND/OR CREATE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT ENSURE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF VICTIMS/SURVIVORS ARE MET THROUGH ICADV'S CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS; 2.) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, INTENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE SERVICE QUALITY TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS WHO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS IN IOWA; AND 3.)TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY AND CRISIS RESPONSE TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $363,657 spent. FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES - PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE NETWORKING AMONG THE LOCAL DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS AND OTHER COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS TO HELP ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS.
  3. $203,893 spent. 2. COVID TESTING- FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED BY THE US HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SERVICES PROGRAM THROUGH AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING - THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTED CRITICAL EFFORTS TO ADDRESS AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 THROUGH PREVENTION AND MITIGATION ACTIVITIES, HELPING ENSURE SAFE OPERATIONS FOR BOTH STAFF AND THE SURVIVORS THEY SERVE, AND ADDRESSING NEEDS ARISING FROM THE PANDEMIC'S EFFECT ON SURVIVORS' SAFETY, STABILITY, AND ACCESS TO SERVICES.
  4. $450,987 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.

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 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 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 March 1987.

    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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