Shalom Community Impact Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Community Impact Center is to empower refugee and immigrant families in Des Moines Iowa by providing educational economic and social support services that promote self-sufficiency integration and long-term success. The organization provides critical services to support the successful integration of refugees and immigrants into the community including: English Language Classes ESL: Helping newcomers develop essential communication skills for daily life work and education. Digital Literacy and Computer Training: Equipping clients with technology skills needed for employment and accessing services. Employment Support Services: Assisting with job readiness resume writing job applications and interview preparation to promote economic stability. Early Childhood Preschool Program: Providing culturally responsive early learning opportunities for children ages 3-5 to support kindergarten readiness. After-School Tutoring and Youth Programs.
- Income
- $217,500
- Spending
- $219,000
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 12 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
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
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $110,000 spent. Operated a culturally sensitive preschool program serving 36 refugee and immigrant children ages 3 to 5. The curriculum emphasized early literacy social-emotional development and school readiness. Parents also received parenting workshops and developmental milestone education.
- $56,000 spent. Delivered basic and intermediate digital skills workshops to 20 participants covering topics such as email use internet safety online job applications and using productivity software. Laptops and internet access support were also provided to low-income clients to help bridge the digital divide.
- $30,000 spent. Offered individualized job readiness coaching resume preparation interview training and employment referrals to 40 community members. Partnered with local employers and workforce agencies to place clients in entry-level and skilled job opportunities.
- $23,000 spent. Hosted a 8-week youth summer camp that served 60 children from refugee and immigrant families. The camp combined academic reinforcement arts and crafts outdoor recreation cultural exchange and field trips to local educational sites. The program aimed to prevent summer learning loss and promote confidence leadership and social connection among youth.
- Provided English as a Second Language ESL instruction to over 40 adult learners from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. Classes focused on practical language skills for daily living employment and civic engagement. Instruction was delivered in small group formats both in-person and virtually to accommodate varying literacy levels and schedules.
- Provided academic support and enrichment activities to 60 K-12 students from immigrant and refugee households. The program focused on homework help literacy improvement STEM exposure and social-emotional learning. Staff also engaged with parents and schools to monitor student progress
- | Explanation:| English Language Learning ELL Classes: Offered structured English classes to non-native speakers focusing on practical communication for daily life employment and civic engagement. These classes were held weekly and served over 40 participants annually. Digital Literacy and Computer Training: Provided beginner to intermediate-level digital skills training. Participants learned how to use email search for jobs online navigate government services and complete basic office tasks. This program helped bridge the digital divide for over 20 refugee and immigrant adults. Employment Support Services: Assisted participants with job readiness skills including resume writing job search assistance interview preparation and workplace cultural training. Collaborations with local employers and workforce agencies enabled successful placement of many clients into entry-level jobs. Early Childhood Preschool Program: Delivered early education for children ages 3-5 to prepare them for kindergarten. The curriculum emphasized language development social-emotional learning and foundational literacy and numeracy serving approximately 35 children. After-School Tutoring and Academic Support: Provided tutoring for elementary to high school students focusing on homework help literacy and math skills. The program operated four days per week and served more than 40 students helping improve school performance and confidence. Youth Summer Camp Program: Conducted a 8-week summer camp for youth ages 6-14 that included academic enrichment recreational activities arts and crafts and leadership development. The camp offered a safe and structured environment for 60+ youth during the summer months while helping maintain learning momentum.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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