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EIN 46-2240919 · Wdm, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 94 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND RESILIENCE IN INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN CENTRAL IOWA WITH DISABILITIES SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS, BRAIN INJURY, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
94
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$109,844, president/ceo

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

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 94 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. COORDINATION SERVICES PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICE COORDINATORS HELP NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH NEEDED HOUSING, MEDICAL, SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. INTEGRATED SERVICES UTILIZES A TEAM APPROACH TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR OTHER DISABILITIES. TEAMS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN ACCESSING APPROPRIATE AND SAFE HOUSING, NEEDED MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND INTERRELATED SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. MOMENTUM IS AN ART ACCESS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, TRAINING AND STUDIO SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OR DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE, LEARN AND CREATE ART AS A WAY TO PROMOTE HOPE AND RESILIENCE.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE INTEGRATED HEALTH HOME PROGRAM PROVIDES WHOLE HEALTH COORDINATED CARE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS OR SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE WHO ARE MEDICAID ELIGIBLE. THIS PROGRAM SPECIALIZES IN MEETING THE UNIQUE MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.
  4. $1.2 million spent. INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC: PROVIDES OUTPATIENT HEALTH THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS. OUR CLINICAL TEAM CONSISTS OF LICENSED THERAPISTS AND PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION PRACTITIONERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND SPECIALTIES SERVING YOUTH AGE FIVE AND UP, FAMILIES AND ADULTS IN CENTRAL IOWA.OUTPATIENT COMPETENCY RESTORATION PROGRAM (OCR): PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES, AND DIDACTIC EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS ACROSS IOWA WHO ARE FOUND INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL. OUR CLINICAL TEAM WORKS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S ESTABLISHED SUPPORT NETWORK AND MEDICAL TEAM. THE GOAL IS TO NOT ONLY RESTORE AN INDIVIDUAL AS COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL BUT TO ALSO KEEP VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS COMPETENT AND OUT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BY LINKING THEM TO NEEDED SUPPORT SERVICES AND COORDINATION CARE. (STARTED IN MARCH OF 2024)RESOURCE AND REFERRAL LINE: PROVIDES 24/7 ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INFORMATION TO ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POLK COUNTY, IOWA.YOUTH SERVICES: PROVIDES DIRECT-CARE SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF YOUTH WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 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 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 July 2014.

    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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