Nonprofit · EIN 42-0955992
COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK
Tax-exempt · IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,374,216 | $15,611,527 | -$1,237,311 | $7,320,382 | $1,542,528 | $5,777,854 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,205,645 | $15,777,000 | $1,428,645 | $8,597,251 | $1,667,233 | $6,930,018 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,324,902 | $14,399,751 | -$74,849 | $6,534,013 | $1,123,042 | $5,410,971 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,168,795
- of which government grants
- $465,487
- Program service revenue
- $8,168,956
- Investment income
- $39,043
- Net rental income
- -$2,578
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$249
- Other revenue
- -$2,578
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,604,183
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $389,493
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,658,354
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,527,392
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,132
- Accounting fees
- $37,361
- Occupancy
- $120,064
- Travel
- $45,131
- Depreciation
- $416,403
- Program services (functional)
- $14,767,736
- Management and general (functional)
- $533,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $310,763
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,597,251
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,320,382
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,542,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,777,854
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,127,561
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,298,277
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,361,411
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $416,443
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$2,578
- Gross receipts
- $14,692,197
- Employees
- 292
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1970
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON SARAH | CEO Officer | 40 | $171,599 | $23,544 |
| KORBAKES ADRIANNE | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,699 | $16,840 |
| STEINES JENNIFER | CFO Officer | 40 | $104,333 | $26,924 |
| DICKSON RYAN | DIRECTOR OF CRISIS HELPLINE SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,712 | $13,227 |
| WALDEN PATTI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BINNS BRODERICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETERSON PHIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTIS PHILLIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELTES DAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FITZPATRICK LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLETCHER MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYNOR LORRAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KESTEL ALEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOWELL-CAMPBELL TATIANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRABITO NICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSENBLUM MARLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VAN STEENHUYSE ERIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VRCHOTICKY GREG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAGNER GEOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON SARAH | CEO Officer | 40 | $165,919 | $20,684 |
| KORBAKES ADRIANNE | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,018 | $1,226 |
| DICKSON RYAN | DIRECTOR OF CRISIS HELPLINE SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,712 | $12,812 |
| MEIERS ANGIE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $94,376 | $21,869 |
| ETSEY EDDIE | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEMANSKI KAREN | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETERSON PHIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTIS PHILLIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKER FRANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BINNS BRODERICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELTES DAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FITZPATRICK LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLETCHER MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYNOR LORRAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KESTEL ALEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE CORONDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOWELL-CAMPBELL TATIANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHMOND BRANDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSENBLUM MARLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VRCHOTICKY GREG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALDEN PATTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WASHINGTON-HOAGLAND CARLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YU YU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON SARAH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $166,373 | $21,969 |
| MEIERS ANGIE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $97,842 | $16,509 |
| ETSEY EDDIE | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEMANSKI KAREN | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETERSON PHIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTIS PHILLIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BINNS BRODERICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUNO MARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELTES DAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLETCHER MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANSEN SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KESTEL ALEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE CORONDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOWELL-CAMPBELL TATIANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHMOND BRANDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STRESOW ERIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VRCHOTICKY GREG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WASHINGTON-HOAGLAND CARLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YU YU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALDEN PATTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1121 GILBERT CT, IOWA CITY, IA 52240-4528
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH NELSON, 1121 GILBERT CT, IOWA CITY, IA 52240
- Signed the 990
- SARAH NELSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (319) 351-2726
- Website
- WWW.BUILTBYCOMMUNITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK IS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND NON-JUDGMENTAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING EMOTIONAL, FOOD, OR FINANCIAL CRISIS.
Program accomplishments
- CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES: AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. WHEN YOU CONTACT COMMUNITY THROUGH PHONE, CHAT OR TEXT, EXPECT TO TALK CONFIDENTIALLY TO A SKILLED VOLUNTEER OR STAFF WHO WILL LISTEN WITH COMPASSION, RESPOND WITHOUT JUDGMENT AND TREAT YOU WITH RESPECT. OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 62 HOURS OF TRAINING TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COMFORT FOR CLIENTS IN TIMES OF CRISIS. THEY KNOW HOW TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH YOU TO BRAINSTORM POTENTIAL OPTIONS AND GENERATE AN ACTION PLAN IF YOU THINK IT COULD BE HELPFUL. WE ALSO MAINTAIN AN EXTENSIVE RESOURCE DATABASE, OUR STAFF/VOLUNTEERS MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU FIND MORE SPECIALIZED LOCAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, 108,823 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED THROUGH PHONE HOTLINE, CHAT AND TEXT, MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE, GUIDELINK CENTER TRIAGE, SUICIDE INTERVENTION, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, TDD MESSAGE RELAY FOR DEAF, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT GROUPS.Expenses $8,713,435 · grants $111,991 · revenue $8,123,656
- FOOD BANK SERVICES: RESIDENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY CAN RECEIVE GROCERY ASSISTANCE ONCE A WEEK, WITH NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF WEEKLY VISITS PER YEAR. CLIENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO VISIT THE FOOD BANK AT PEPPERWOOD PLAZA AT 1045 HIGHWAY 6 EAST IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240, HAVE FOOD DELIVERED OR GO TO ONE OF OUR MOBILE PANTRIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. CLIENTS MAY CHOOSE THE ITEMS WHICH WILL WORK BEST FOR THEIR FAMILY, WITH SOME LIMITS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE. THE FOOD BANK PROVIDES NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS AS WELL AS PRODUCE, BAKERY, DELI, DAIRY, AND HEALTH AND HYGIENE ITEMS AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH DONATIONS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 54,490 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN THE FORM OF EMERGENCY AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES.Expenses $3,882,493 · grants $3,182,153
- YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION (HEALING PRAIRIE FARM) IS BOTH A YOUTH SHELTER (AGES 12-17) AS WELL AS A YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION RESIDENCE (AGES 10-17). THE YOUTH SHELTER PROVIDES LONG-TERM CARE FOR YOUTH WHO ARE UNHOUSED, HAVE RUN AWAY FROM HOME, WERE KICKED OUT OF THE HOME OR ARE COUCH SURFING. THE YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION PROVIDES SHORT-TERM STABILIZATION FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, 293 NIGHTS OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND 1,176 NIGHTS OF SERVICE PROVIDED TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS.Expenses $1,354,415
- EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES: THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS JOHNSON COUNTY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN OR OBTAIN BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, UTILITIES, IDENTIFICATION AND WORK-RELATED ITEMS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2025, 11,495 UNITS OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN THE FORM OF RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, LOCAL BUS TICKETS, CAREER RELATED EXPENSES, INFORMATION/REFERRALS AND MORE.Expenses $737,015 · grants $310,039
- THE 1105 PROJECT IS A PROPERTY OWNED BY COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK. IT IS UTILIZED BY COMMUNITY STAFF FOR MEETINGS AND OFFICE SPACE. THERE ARE OCCUPANCY LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH TWO LOCAL NONPROFITS, ONE FOR OFFICE SPACE AND THE OTHER TO RUN THEIR PROGRAM IN THE DINING ROOM AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS WHEN NOT BEING USED BY THE NONPROFIT.Expenses $80,378 · revenue $45,300
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
- 42-0955992
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,320,382
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,692,197
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,374,216 | $15,611,527 | $7,320,382 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,205,645 | $15,777,000 | $8,597,251 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,324,902 | $14,399,751 | $6,534,013 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,762,674 | $7,642,675 | $6,148,040 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 42-0955992).
Questions about COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK is 42-0955992.
- Is COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK 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 COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK 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 COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK 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 COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,599 (NELSON SARAH, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,374,216, expenses of $15,611,527 and total assets of $7,320,382 at year end.
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