JOPPA

EIN: 270216625 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$2,490,168
Total Expenses
$2,406,236
Total Assets
$3,580,566
Net Assets
$-350,811
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JOE STEVENS
Phone
5152885699
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

JOPPA, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.4M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

HOMELESS SERVICES, HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND THRIFT STORES TO HELP HOMELESS PEOPLE SURVIVE AND FIND HOUSING, AND ULTIMATELY TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS. SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,367,447

HOMELESS SERVICES: EACH WEEK, TRAINED JOPPA VOLUNTEERS VISIT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING UNDER BRIDGES, IN TENTS, AND IN VEHICLES. WE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS; PROVIDE FOOD, WATER, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL...

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HOMELESS SERVICES: EACH WEEK, TRAINED JOPPA VOLUNTEERS VISIT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING UNDER BRIDGES, IN TENTS, AND IN VEHICLES. WE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS; PROVIDE FOOD, WATER, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL ITEMS; AND CONNECT PEOPLE WITH EXISTING RESOURCES. DURING WINTERS, JOPPA PROVIDES HEATER SYSTEMS, INSULATED BOOTS, WINTER GEAR, AND TENTS, AND OUR HEAT TEAMS MAKE WEEKLY FUEL DELIVERIES TO HELP PEOPLE SURVIVE THE BRUTALLY COLD WEATHER. JOPPA ALSO OFFERS USPS MAILING ADDRESSES AND MAIL DELIVERIES, A HOMELESS NUTRITION PROGRAM, TRANSPORTATION, JOB DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.JOPPA OPERATES A HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER, SERVING APPROX. 8,000 HOMELESS VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE CENTER OFFERS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, SUPPLIES, AND REFERRALS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS SURVIVE, SECURE HOUSING, AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO PERMANENT HOMES.JOPPA HAS HELPED MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS, OVER 80% OF WHOM REMAIN OFF THE STREETS TODAY. WE DO THIS BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO GIVE THEIR TIME, TALENTS, AND RESOURCES. WE WORK TOGETHER TO HELP PEOPLE ACCESS RESOURCES, INCLUDING WORKING WITH EXISTING HOUSING AGENCIES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, PRIVATE LANDLORDS, AND PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONNECT CLIENTS WITH HOUSING OPTIONS, AND WE FILL GAPS IN HOMELESSNESS SERVICES, HOUSING AND EDUCATIONWE MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AFTER CLIENTS TRANSITION INTO PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH OUR AFTERCARE PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS MAKE WEEKLY VISITS TO CHECK IN AND DELIVER SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED BY THE SNAP PROGRAM, SUCH AS PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, TOILET PAPER, AND LAUNDRY DETERGENT. WE SURROUND EACH CLIENT WITH A "CIRCLE OF FRIENDS" TO SUPPORT THEM AS THEY RECOVER FROM HOMELESSNESS AND TAKE POSITIVE STEPS IN THEIR HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $503,014 Revenue: $468,001

JOPPA HAS A NONPROFIT THRIFT STORE, DBA "THRIFTMART", TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR CORE OPERATIONS. IT ALSO RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HOMELESS ISSUES...

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JOPPA HAS A NONPROFIT THRIFT STORE, DBA "THRIFTMART", TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR CORE OPERATIONS. IT ALSO RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HOMELESS ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS AND OFFERS JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WORKING THEIR WAY OUT OF HOMELESSNESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $249,167

EDUCATION ADVOCACY: JOPPA EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY-FROM KIDS TO ADULTS-ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, WHICH HELPS BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOME MISCONCEPTIONS AND STIGMAS. WHETHER THROUGH...

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EDUCATION ADVOCACY: JOPPA EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY-FROM KIDS TO ADULTS-ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, WHICH HELPS BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOME MISCONCEPTIONS AND STIGMAS. WHETHER THROUGH VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, GROUP PRESENTATIONS, CLASSES, OR A ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION, WE ARE DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND SOFTENING HEARTS TOWARDS OUR POOREST CITIZENS.JOPPA ORGANIZES THE FOLLOWING SIGNATURE EVENTS YEARLY TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC: IOWA HOMELESS MEMORIAL, HOMELESS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, AND JOPPA ANNUAL GALA. JOPPA ALSO ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND CREATES AWARENESS FOR ISSUES AFFECTING THE LOCAL HOMELESS COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,019,244
Program Service Revenue $468,001
Investment Income $2,923
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,490,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $905,730
Fundraising Expenses $145,771
Program Expenses $2,230,489
Other Expenses $1,500,506
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,406,236

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,490,168 $2,984,828 -0.2%
Expenses $2,406,236 $2,862,810 -0.2%
Net Income $83,932 $122,018 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
20
Volunteers
2162

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$241,117
Total Directors
7
$241,117
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOE STEVENS PRESIDENT & CEO 70.00
Officer Director
$139,723 $16,144 $155,867
JACKI STEVENS VICE PRESIDENT & THRIFTMART CEO 65.00
Officer Director
$71,163 $14,087 $85,250
TOM HROMATKA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HAGBERG SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MECH CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERNON DELPESCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAYNE HUSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,490,168 $2,406,236 $3,580,566 $83,932
2024 $2,984,828 $2,862,810 $2,442,101 $122,018
2023 $2,025,055 $2,631,018 $2,445,808 $-605,963
2022 $1,811,080 $2,452,382 $2,130,589 $-641,302
2021 $2,338,608 $2,026,193 $1,284,219 $312,415
2020 $1,287,828 $1,257,930 $583,748 $29,898
2019 $1,923,982 $1,716,612 $363,464 $207,370
2018 $1,559,550 $1,537,824 $163,546 $21,726
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