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Iowa Congolese Organization and Center for Healing

EIN 82-4386292 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES TO REFUGEE FAMILIES INCLUDING PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL CARE, MEALS, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, AND TRANSPORTATION.

Income
$548,318
Spending
$488,059
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
14
Volunteers
890
Highest pay
$55,081, board member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $442,511 spent. PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN PERSON OR BY TELEPHONE WITHIN A 20 MILE RADIUS OF THE DES MOINES, IA METRO AREA, INCLUDING: MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND PROCEDURES, PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES, SOCIAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, EMPLOYEE MEETINGS AND TRAINING, IMMIGRATION INTERVIEWS, BUSINESS MEETINGS, COURT HEARINGS, DEPOSITIONS, AND OTHER LEGAL MEETINGS. ICOACH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO TUTORING SITES, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AT TUTORING SESSIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO OUR YOUTH. ADULT VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN TIME MANAGEMENT TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE ALL OF THE ASSIGNMENTS THEY ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HELP WITH PHYSICAL WORKBOOKS ASSIGNED TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LEARNING GAMES AND READING OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED AND LEARNING. WE HAVE THREE SITES FOR VOLUNTEERS, MEALS AND TUTORS, WITH ONE THAT HAS INSTITUTED A READING PROGRAM TO FACILITATE LEARNING AND ADDED AN ELL PORTION TO HELP OUR STUDENTS WITH EXTRA ENGLISH LEARNING COVERING GRADES 2-5. ICOACH PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WAS ADDED THAT PROVIDES LEARNING FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS ON A 4 DAY CYCLE. ALL STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION, LEARNING AND A LUNCH MEAL. OUR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IS 36 STUDENTS. PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN PERSON OR BY TELEPHONE WITHIN A 20 MILE RADIUS OF THE DES MOINES, IA METRO AREA, INCLUDING: MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND PROCEDURES, PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES, SOCIAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, EMPLOYEE MEETINGS AND TRAINING, IMMIGRATION INTERVIEWS, BUSINESS MEETINGS, COURT HEARINGS, DEPOSITIONS, AND OTHER LEGAL MEETINGS. ICOACH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO TUTORING SITES, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AT TUTORING SESSIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO OUR YOUTH. ADULT VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN TIME MANAGEMENT TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE ALL OF THE ASSIGNMENTS THEY ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HELP WITH PHYSICAL WORKBOOKS ASSIGNED TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LEARNING GAMES AND READING OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED AND LEARNING. WE HAVE THREE SITES FOR VOLUNTEERS, MEALS AND TUTORS, WITH ONE THAT HAS INSTITUTED A READING PROGRAM TO FACILITATE LEARNING AND ADDED AN ELL PORTION TO HELP OUR STUDENTS WITH EXTRA ENGLISH LEARNING COVERING GRADES 2-5. ICOACH PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WAS ADDED THAT PROVIDES LEARNING FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS ON A 4 DAY CYCLE. ALL STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION, LEARNING AND A LUNCH MEAL. OUR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IS 36 STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 2018.

    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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