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IOWA Legal Aid

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % KELLY MEINERS
Other · DES MOINES, IA · EIN 42-1079227

About

IOWA legal aid makes hope, dignity and justice available to low-income iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that HARM low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate effectively for themselves and their communities.

In care of Kelly Meiners

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
194
Volunteers
272

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$11.2M
Expenses
$12.9M
Assets
$17.1M
Liabilities
$5.9M

Financial history

$12.9M$6.4M$0
171819202122
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2022: $11.2M · Peak FY2019: $11.8M · Avg: $10.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$3K
Grants Given
IOWA LEGAL AID
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Address

606 Walnut Street 25 FL
DES Moines, IA, 50309-397

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %3.8%
Permanent endowment %96.2%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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