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Anawim Housing

EIN 42-1310967 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHICH ASSISTS IN THE STABILIZATION OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DES MOINES METROPOLITAN NEIGHBORHOODS.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
91
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$165,731, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 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 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $4.7 million spent. RENTAL SUBSIDIES - INVOLVES THE ADMINISTRATION OF RENTAL SUBSIDIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH DISABILITY OF MENTAL ILLNESS, CHRONIC SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR AIDS OR OTHER RELATED DISEASES FROM FUNDS GENERALLY PASSED THROUGH FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
  2. $3.2 million spent. COMMUNITY AND PROJECT BASED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - OWN AND MANAGE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. RENTAL MANAGEMENT INCLUDES THE ADMINISTRATION OF RENTAL SUBSIDIES, THE MARKETING AND LEASING OF BOTH OWNED AND NON-OWNED UNITS, ENSURING UNIT AND FAMILY COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING AND OCCUPANCY CODES, AS WELL AS OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES.SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING TO QUALIFIED LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WITH A SECTION 8 SUBSIDY VOUCHER LOW INCOME HOUSING CONTRACTED THROUGH DES MOINES PUBLIC HOUSING LOW INCOME HOUSING WITHIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS
  3. $7,642 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTING FAMILIES LIVING IN AFFILIATES HOUSING TO ESTABLISH GOALS WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO HANDLE FAMILY CRISES, STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE. FAMILY SERVICES WILL DO THIS BY LOCATING RESOURCES AND PROVIDING ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT AS THE FAMILY STRIVES TO MEET THESE GOALS.
  4. $52,326 spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDE COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING PROJECTS FOR THE GENERAL LOW INCOME PUBLIC. HOUSING IS DEVELOPED AS AFFORDABLE TO THESE HOUSEHOLDS WITH AN INCOME THAT IS 60% OR LESS OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1988.

    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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