Nonprofit · EIN 42-0931497
HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,012,547 | $2,366,509 | $646,038 | $4,671,832 | $3,272,286 | $1,399,546 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,967,308 | $2,015,115 | -$47,807 | $4,513,165 | $3,759,657 | $753,508 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,056,006 | $2,128,006 | -$72,000 | $3,610,490 | $2,809,175 | $801,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,987,428
- of which government grants
- $1,404,664
- Program service revenue
- $1,036,220
- Investment income
- $1,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,101
- Other revenue
- -$12,101
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $123,824
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $156,110
- Other salaries and wages
- $659,236
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $977,986
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $59,426
- Occupancy
- $61,021
- Travel
- $5,457
- Depreciation
- $56,805
- Program services (functional)
- $2,011,998
- Management and general (functional)
- $326,070
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,441
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,513,165
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,671,832
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,272,286
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,399,546
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,200,781
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,399,546
- Gross receipts
- $3,025,458
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 202
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE WOERDEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,787 | $5,992 |
| AMELIA KLATT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NELSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN ARNOLD | VP/PRESIDENT (END 8/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE GARCIA | TREASURER (END 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE REVITA-RAMIREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAN MCNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHNI RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DRENDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY MCANELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORA SEDENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HELLSTERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE KRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE MCCLELLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY HEGGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENI COOPER | DIRECTOR (END 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANA SLAUGHER | DIRECTOR (END 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW CEDERDAHL | DIRECTOR (END 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOURTNEY KIRKPATRICK | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END AUG 2024) Officer | 40 | $61,325 |
| CARRIE WOERDEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG 8/2023) Officer | 40 | $58,871 |
| KRIS SADDORIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ARNOLD | VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA KLATT | SECRETARY/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE GARCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CANDICE REVITA-RAMIREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| XAN MCNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENI COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANA SLAUGHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW CEDERDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DORA SEDENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE HELLSTERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE KRUSE | DIRECTOR (BEG 11/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID NELSON | DIRECTOR (BEG 11/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLE MCCLELLAND | DIRECTOR (BEG 11/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY HEGGEN | DIRECTOR (BEG 11/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERMA RIVERA-AQUIRRE | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC FLEHARTY | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY KAHOUN | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY MONTGOMERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END MAR 2023) Officer | 40 | $125,673 | $9,696 |
| KOURTNEY KIRKPATRICK | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG APRIL 2023) Officer | 40 | $64,532 | $9,782 |
| KRIS SADDORIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN ARNOLD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIA KLATT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE GARCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HENSLEY | TREASURER (END DEC 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KAHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERMA RIVERA-AQUIRRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW CEDERDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENI COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANA SLAUGHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORA SEDENO | DIRECTOR (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HELLSTERN | DIRECTOR (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE REVITA-RAMIREZ | DIRECTOR (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FLEHARTY | DIRECTOR (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAN MCNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HILDEBRAND | DIRECTOR (END DEC 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL KOESTER | DIRECTOR (END DEC 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT SCHIPPER | DIRECTOR (END DEC 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1618 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3301
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CARRIE WOERDEMAN, 1618 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314
- Signed the 990
- AMELIA KLATT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (515) 243-1277
- Website
- WWW.HOMEINCDSM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
TO EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS BY HELPING THEM OVERCOME THE BARRIERS TO OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SAFE, STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, HOUSING COUNSELING, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- PROPERTY PROGRAM - ACTS AS DEVELOPER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF HOMES. THE HOMES ARE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH LEASE/PURCHASE, CONTRACT PURCHASE, TURNKEY, AND RENTALS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENTAL OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES, HOME, INC. MAY ACT AS A GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN THE BUILDING OR IMPROVING HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN POLK, DALLAS, AND WARREN COUNTIES.THE ORGANIZATION HAS 3 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND 4 DUPLEXES AVAILABLE FOR RENT. HOME, INC. IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ALL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SANITARY, HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING, AND OTHER FACILITIES, AND ALSO FOR LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL. EACH UNIT HAS A YEARLY RENTAL AGREEMENT, WHICH DEFAULTS TO MONTH-TO-MONTH UPON EXPIRATION.Expenses $1,429,109 · grants $9,770 · revenue $1,020,140
- COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM (CHSP) - PROVIDES COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND CITIZENS' ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ASSIST TENANTS, LANDLORDS, AND HOMELESS PEOPLE. HOME, INC. PROVIDES HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN ITS LEASE/PURCHASE PROGRAM AND HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.Expenses $366,928 · revenue $16,055
- STABLE FAMILIES - PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING TO FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. HOME, INC. ASSISTS WITH BUDGETING, CONNECTING THEM WITH JOB TRAINING, SCHOOLING, OUTSIDE COUNSELING, AND GETTING THE CHILDREN INVOLVED IN PROGRAMS. A MAIN GOAL OF STABLE FAMILIES IS PREVENTING DISPLACEMENT TO KEEP CHILDREN IN THEIR SAME SCHOOL.Expenses $215,961 · grants $114,054 · revenue $25
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0931497
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,671,832
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,025,458
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,012,547 | $2,366,509 | $4,671,832 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,967,308 | $2,015,115 | $4,513,165 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,056,006 | $2,128,006 | $3,610,490 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,240,213 | $2,315,941 | $3,394,939 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-0931497).
Questions about HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC
- What is the EIN of HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC is 42-0931497.
- Is HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARRIE WOERDEMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,787 (CARRIE WOERDEMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,012,547, expenses of $2,366,509 and total assets of $4,671,832 at year end.
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