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    Central Iowa Shelter & Services

    Central Iowa Shelter & Services

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://centraliowashelter.org/

    1420 Mulberry Street
    Des Moines IA 50309

    515-284-5719


    Des Moines IA | IRS ruling year: 1998 | EIN: 42-1394212  

     

    Organization Mission

    Since 1992 Central Iowa Shelter & Services' mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency. Approximately 2,000 women and men experiencing homelessness have received emergency shelter and supportive services to help them move beyond homelessness each year. In September 2012, CISS opened its new facility. The facility grew from being 8,000 square feet and 96 beds to 207 beds and 42,000 square feet. It is equipped to provide expanded emergency shelter (150 beds); expanded transitional housing for Veterans (19 rooms); and 38 Project Based Section 8 Voucher efficiency apartments. Along with expanded housing capacity, CISS also provides an on-site health clinic, food pantry, clothing closet, classrooms, and a 30-foot growing dome. All guests and residents are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits.

     


    Rating Information

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    Good


    This charity's score is 88%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 95% Accountability & Finance, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    87

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2021

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 92% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 13 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - None0 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 2.12%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 82.49%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0325 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 4.18 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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