Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Central Iowa Shelter & Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1998, with $5,609,897 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Address 1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA, 50309 EIN 42-1394212 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.6M
▼ 3.9% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.2M
Net assets
$12.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Central Iowa Shelter & Services— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · -10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Central Iowa Shelter & Services: 25 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Central Iowa Shelter & Services— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Central Iowa Shelter & Services: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Address 1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2013) to $5.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.1MNet assets $12.6M
Operating margin
-10.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.8M
Total liabilities
$6.1M
Net assets
$12.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,609,897▼3.9% | $6,173,026▲3.4% | $12,641,650▼3.4% | $18,762,706▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,834,982▲25.5% | $5,972,555▲27.9% | $13,085,745▼1.1% | $18,546,745▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,651,106▼35.7% | $4,669,771▲0.7% | $13,231,817▼15.8% | $18,470,273▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,232,062▲96.6% | $4,638,687▲19.6% | $15,706,227▲25.5% | $16,046,844▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,678,745▲59.5% | $3,877,979▲41.4% | $12,513,896▼1.2% | $12,987,023▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,306,266▲26.9% | $2,742,530▲13.8% | $12,662,610▼2.4% | $13,045,016▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,816,799▲20.2% | $2,409,074▼4.7% | $12,968,166▼3.3% | $13,275,538▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,511,677▼5.4% | $2,529,003▲6.6% | $13,405,135▼5.6% | $13,546,914▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,598,297▲1.0% | $2,373,217▲17.2% | $14,193,749▼5.5% | $14,338,497▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,582,928▼27.9% | $2,024,346▲8.9% | $15,014,930▼2.6% | $15,148,722▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,194,284 | $1,859,434▲12.3% | $15,422,194▲3.8% | $15,505,760▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,656,385 | $14,863,063 | $15,610,697 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.3M total
189 grants to Central Iowa Shelter & Services totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $108,077 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $85,391 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Passthrough gift on behalf of donald schoen for the benefit of central iowa shelter & services | 2024 | $21,968 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the purpose of sober living rooms at haven house. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $13,191 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,070 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Agrihood | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $77,441 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Street outreach | 2023 | $33,488 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,150 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the purpose of sober living rooms at haven house. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $13,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,849 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central Iowa Shelter & Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Central Iowa Shelter & Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1394212, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Central Iowa Shelter & Services's EIN?
- Central Iowa Shelter & Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1394212.
- How much revenue does Central Iowa Shelter & Services report?
- Central Iowa Shelter & Services reported $5,609,897 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Central Iowa Shelter & Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Central Iowa Shelter & Services C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Central Iowa Shelter & Services (EIN 42-1394212) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.