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Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center

EIN 42-1372343 · Adel, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CRISIS INTERVENTION & ADVOCACY CENTER IS AN ADVOCACY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSUALT, STALKING, DATING VIOLENCE, AND HOMELESSNESS IN ADAIR, ADAMS, CLARKE, DALLAS, DECATUR, GUTHRIE, MADISON, RINGGOLD, TAYLOR, & UNION COUNTIES. THE CENTER OFFERS A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, NON-JUDGEMENTAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH VICTIMS/SURVIVORS CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT, EXPLORE OPTIONS, SET PRIORITIES, AND MAKE DECISIONS AS THEY BEGIN THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. THE CENTER'S PHILOSOPHY IS TO EMPOWER VICTIMS/SURVIVORS TO CLAIM OR TAKE BACK THEIR RIGHT TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS. THIS INCLUDES THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME, RECEIVE SERVICES THAT ARE EMPATHETIC AND RESPECTFUL, AND THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN NEEDS. ALL SERVICES PROVIDED ARE FREE, VOLUNTARY, CONFIDENTIAL, AND AVAILABLE TO ALL WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. ALL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
22
Volunteers
285
Highest pay
$107,030, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

    6 of 6 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. VICTIMS OF CRIME - CRISIS INTERVENTION & ADVOCACY CENTER (CIAC) USES THESE FUNDS TO UNITE COMMUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS IN A TEN-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. CIAC SUPPORTS VICTIMS OF HOMICIDE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIME IN SEVEN OF THE TEN COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE FUNDS FINANCE CERTIFIED ADVOCATES TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO SURVIVORS IN ADDITION TO TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED ONGOING TO LOCAL PROFESSIONALS. TRAINED ADVOCATES PROVIDE ACUTE CRISIS RESPONSE, LONG TERM ADVOCACY AND EXPLORE HEALING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VICTIMS, SECONDARY VICTIMS, AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THIS WORK THE AGENCY RAISES AWARENESS AND INCREASES COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CRIME.
  2. $717,631 spent. HOMELESS PREVENTION - CIAC PROVIDES SHORT AND MEDIUM TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IN ADDITION TO THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE, SURVIVORS RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT FROM CERTIFIED HOUSING ADVOCATES WHO GUIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH HOMELESSNESS, LOCATING HOUSING, SECURING HOUSING AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS TO MAINTAIN SAFE HOUSING. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SEARCH, FINANCIAL ADVOCACY AND HEALING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS FUNDING ENABLES THE HOUSING ADVOCATES TO BE LOCAL EXPERTS AND COORDINATE LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONSHIPS, ENSURE HABITABILITY STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES TO END HOMELESSNESS.
  3. $274,388 spent. RURAL VICTIMS - CIAC PROVIDES INCREASE ACCESS FOR RURAL VICTIMS OF RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING IN SEVEN RURAL COUNTIES. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES STAFF TO BE DEDICATED TO RURAL VICTIM NEEDS EXCLUSIVELY AND PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COUNTY ATTORNEY TRAINING AND EDUCATION REGARDING TRAUMA-INFORMED INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTION. CIAC INCREASES RURAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND WORKS TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF LIMITED RURAL HOSPITAL RESOURCES. THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, TRAINING SYSTEM-BASED PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CIAC WILL ENHANCE VICTIM SERVICES IN THESE RURAL COUNTIES AND PROVIDE MORE OPTIONS FOR RURAL VICTIMS.

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 January 1995.

    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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