COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHEAST IOWA

EIN: 420923961 501(c)(3)

BURLINGTON, IA

Total Revenue
$15,175,540
Total Expenses
$14,441,366
Total Assets
$4,796,074
Net Assets
$3,670,608
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
SHERI WILSON
Phone
3197530193
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHEAST IOWA, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $14.4M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ALLEVIATING THE CONDITIONS AND CAUSES OF POVERTY BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND STRENGTHENING PEOPLE THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES. COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHEAST IOWA ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS FUNDED OR SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, ASSISTING THEM IN ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE IOWA COUNTIES OF DES MOINES, HENRY, LEE, AND LOUISA. WIC SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN MUSCATINE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,337,593 Revenue: $10,717

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START - HEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, PRIMARILY ALL OF WHOM COME FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE...

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HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START - HEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, PRIMARILY ALL OF WHOM COME FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE CHILDREN WITH THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,802,436 Revenue: $0

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT, ARE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS...

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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT, ARE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS, OR WHO HAVE AN INFANT CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS. DURING THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED $2,968,050 IN NON-CASH WIC VOUCHERS TO A TOTAL OF 4,897 ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS, $14,340 IN WIC BREAST PUMPS TO 110 ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS, AND $412 OF OTHER WIC ASSISTANCE TO 8 ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS. THE VOUCHERS WERE DISTRIBUTED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,711,997 Revenue: $4

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - PROGRAM PROVIDES ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH A ONE-TIME PER YEAR PAYMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF HEATING THEIR HOMES DURING THE WINTER...

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LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - PROGRAM PROVIDES ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH A ONE-TIME PER YEAR PAYMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF HEATING THEIR HOMES DURING THE WINTER. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 8,257 INDIVIDUALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,021,106
Program Service Revenue $154,327
Investment Income $107
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $15,175,540

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,317,138
Salaries & Benefits $6,170,833
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $13,570,174
Other Expenses $1,953,395
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,441,366

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,175,540 $16,411,888 -0.1%
Expenses $14,441,366 $15,178,983 0.0%
Net Income $734,174 $1,232,905 -0.4%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
180
Volunteers
542

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
6
$251,498
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARBARA WELANDER PRESIDENT 0.38
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BOSHART VICE PRESIDENT 0.38
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNDI MEARS SECRETARY 0.38
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE MCCAMPBELL TREASURER 0.38
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC LINDEEN DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT RUTHER DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY KOLZOW DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE PAPPALARDO DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA REIF DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HARDIN DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINGER KNISLEY DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD QUIGLEY DIRECTOR (END 12/2024) 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM SCHULZ DIRECTOR (END 1/2025) 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE SHERWOOD DIRECTOR (11/2024-8/2025) 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI WILSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$119,504 $22,664 $142,168
SARAH GUTTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$88,069 $21,261 $109,330
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 $15,175,540 $14,441,366 $4,796,074 $734,174
2024 $16,411,888 $15,178,983 $4,033,022 $1,232,905
2023 $15,921,730 $15,629,669 $3,068,245 $292,061
2022 $16,778,306 $16,881,248 $2,324,268 $-102,942
2021 $13,601,004 $13,291,430 $2,283,956 $309,574
2020 $13,237,603 $13,191,613 $2,216,278 $45,990
2019 $12,730,703 $12,721,818 $1,992,167 $8,885
2018 $12,593,965 $12,684,799 $2,052,849 $-90,834
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