Iowa Association of Community Action
TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF A BETTER LIFE FOR IOWA'S LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$581K
+106.0% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+118.1% YoY
About Iowa Association of Community Action
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Association of Community Action is a nonprofit organization, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 17 grants totaling $581K. Net investment income was $68.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $312,791 |
| Revenue | $301,908 | $595,052 |
| Expenses | $584,699 | $452,569 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68 | $118 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Iowa Association of Community Action
Embrace Iowa Fund
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION
Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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IOWA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Funds
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc ($96,840), Iowa Community Action Association ($81,833), Impact Community Action Partnership ($61,920).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ACTION OF SIOUXLAND SIOUX CITY, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $24,920 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA DAVENPORT, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $14,920 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHEAST IOWA BURLINGTON, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $40,253 |
| HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC HIAWATHA, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $96,840 |
| MATURA ACTION CORPORATION CRESTON, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $14,920 |
| MID-IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION MARSHALLTOWN, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $51,920 |
| MID-SIOUX OPPORTUNITY REMSEN, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $14,920 |
| NEW OPPORTUNITIES INC CARROLL, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $24,920 |
| NORTH IOWA COMMUNTIY ACTION ORGANIZATION MASON CITY, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $24,920 |
| NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION DECORAH, IA | FUNDING TO HELP LOW INCOME IOWANS | $21,920 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DICK SIEVERS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHERI WILSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRENDA FRY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROGER PAVEY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DANNA BULS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE BACON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE DRAPEAUX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN DUNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARB GRANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHAD JENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEAN LOGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARISSA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON LUDWIG | DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2021) | 1 | — |
| JAMEY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRISHA WILKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA MCCOY | INTERIM DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH 2021) | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE RILEY HARRINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MYRA THOMPSON | INTERIM EXEC. DIR. (THRU APRIL 2021) | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Iowa Association of Community Action operate?
Iowa Association of Community Action has awarded grants in Iowa, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Iowa Association of Community Action award?
In 2021, Iowa Association of Community Action awarded 17 grants totaling $581K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Iowa Association of Community Action's EIN?
Iowa Association of Community Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1308042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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