Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hiawatha, Iowa, registered in 1965, with $56,590,674 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$56.6M
▲ 3.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$56.6M
Net assets
$8.7M
Employees
434
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. For Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc: 94% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc: 2 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Helping people develop skills to become successful and build strong communities.
Energy - services include:-energy efficiency education, budget counseling, and incentives for qualified households.-energy crisis and bill payment assistance to elderly, disabled, and low-income households.-weatherization assistance program to reduce personal utility costs by improving the housing stock of low-income individuals and families.-housing rehabilitation to improve the safety of housing stock for low income households.
Children - services include:-increasing quality childcare capacity by providing training opportunities to childcare centers and family day care homes. -providing safe shelter for children during times of family crisis.-head start and early head start programs to provide comprehensive child development for children from birth to age five, pregnant women, and their families.-strengthening the quality and expanding the availability of childcare for families with young children.-providing opportunities for parents to strengthen parenting skills.
Homelessness - services include:-temporary assistance to homeless children by providing funds for emergency childcare, health care, protective clothing, and education supplies or special events.-providing support to communities in leveraging resources that bring together volunteers and families in need.-managing a number of apartments and single-family dwellings for homeless families with children that provide them with safe and stable housing.-stabilizing the homeless through safe housing, needs assessment, and creating action plans for returning to society.-providing housing for at risk populations in four counties.-providing permanent housing for chronically homeless unaccompanied adults in linn county.
Revenue grew from $28.4M (FY2013) to $56.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.1M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$8.7M
Salaries & benefits
$18.3M
32% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,590,674▲3.8% | $56,567,991▲2.8% | $8,695,765▲0.3% | $14,146,302▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,492,934▼14.1% | $55,040,893▼11.9% | $8,673,082▼5.9% | $14,503,249▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,434,127▲30.0% | $62,494,297▲33.3% | $9,221,041▲11.3% | $14,892,193▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,804,590▲10.8% | $46,895,351▲13.3% | $8,281,211▲30.0% | $13,151,350▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $44,043,091▲19.5% | $41,399,291▲11.7% | $6,371,972▲70.9% | $9,556,969▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,843,471▲5.6% | $37,069,018▲5.5% | $3,728,172▼5.7% | $6,742,963▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $34,884,344▲3.0% | $35,132,709▲1.2% | $3,953,719▼5.9% | $7,188,883▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,874,701▲8.7% | $34,703,811▲9.2% | $4,202,084▼16.5% | $7,579,708▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,165,889▲5.8% | $31,780,299▲4.8% | $5,029,611▼10.9% | $8,849,776▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,465,884▲3.9% | $30,310,887▲9.5% | $5,642,421▼13.1% | $9,447,958▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,373,181 | $27,689,674▲10.7% | $6,490,279▲11.8% | $10,759,491▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,009,414▼10.2% | $5,804,810▲1.1% | $9,997,714▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,853,161▲0.1% | $5,742,236▼3.1% | $10,089,028▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,837,075▼8.6% | $5,925,852▼9.3% | $11,143,011▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,466,753 | $6,536,854 | $11,695,955 | 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.
Highest-paid: Jane Drapeaux — $164,076 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Drapeaux | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $164,076 |
| Mitchel Finn | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $126,322 |
| James Mcgoldrick | Cfo (thru Jul 2024) | 40 | $105,814 |
| Jason Fisher | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $103,008 |
| Ben Hamel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bob Yoder | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Thielen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Denise Rushing | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gary Bierschenk | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jasmin Pottebaum | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Brandt | President | 1 | — |
| Julie Griep | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karen Breitbach | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kristen Wubben | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laura Roussell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Leah Rodenberg | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lynette Jacoby | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mike Steines | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ned Rohwedder | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nick D'amioco | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Public Health | Contracted Services | $681,654 |
| Sharratt Provisions Inc | Food | $363,327 |
| Bg Brecke Inc | Hvac Contractor | $351,027 |
| Linn Co Community Services | Childcare Services | $299,815 |
| Rkd Group LLC | Contracted Professional Services | $284,044 |
53 grants to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc totaling $46.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $4,325,027 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,981 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2023 | $6,907,641 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $135,277 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $12,600 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,384 |
| Mercy Medical Center | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $5,771,725 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $5,771,725 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $73,536 |
| Mercy Medical Center | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,650 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $9,237 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $7,688 |
156 grants totaling $18.8M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Crisis Services and Food Bank | Feed those in need | $3,079,271 |
| Coralville Community Food Pantry | Feed those in need | $1,601,656 |
| Olivet Presbyterian Church Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Feed those in need | $1,285,544 |
| First United Methodist Church North Liberty Community Pantry | Feed those in need | $1,054,130 |
| Together We Achieve | Feed those in need | $819,619 |
| United We March Forward | Feed those in need | $762,411 |
| The Well-food and Clothing Source | Feed those in need | $599,597 |
| Presbyterian Church USA | Feed those in need | $456,111 |
| Metro Catholic Outreach | Feed those in need | $452,379 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Feed those in need | $313,250 |
| Benton County Food Pantry | Feed those in need | $311,176 |
| Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center | Feed those in need | $299,376 |
| Christian Culture Community | Feed those in need | $287,211 |
| Churches of Marion | Feed those in need | $195,525 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Feed those in need | $187,943 |
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Data for Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc (EIN 42-0898405) 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.