Care Initiatives
Charitable non-profit: 43 nursing homes, 8 assisted living facilities, 3 senior living apartment locations, 7 hospice locations.
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Iowa’s largest non-profit senior care provider offering skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and hospice care with compassion and quality.
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Mission
Charitable non-profit: 43 nursing homes, 8 assisted living facilities, 3 senior living apartment locations, 7 hospice locations.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Care Initiatives has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCare Initiatives is a registered health nonprofit based in West Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 760262402. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $272M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Care Initiatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 760262402. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Care Initiatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Care Initiatives is located in West Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Care Initiatives has $272M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Care Initiatives is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $272M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Care Initiatives. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Care Initiatives holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Iowa’s largest non-profit senior care provider offering skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and hospice care with compassion and quality. Care Initiatives is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $272M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Care Initiatives are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 760262402, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CARE INITIATIVES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Allwyn Care: more care for all through meaningful health initiatives - Cyprus Mail
Seoul ramps up elder care initiatives to combat isolation, digital exclusion - The Korea Times
Seoul ramps up elder care initiatives to combat isolation, digital exclusion - The Korea Times
How Investors Are Reacting To CVS Health (CVS) Earnings Optimism Amid New PBM Scrutiny and Care Initiatives - Yahoo Finance
How Investors May Respond To DaVita (DVA) Upgraded Outlook And Expanding Value-Based Kidney Care Initiatives - Sahm
Cultivating Care Initiatives: Integrating Human Flourishing into Rural Communities - Regent University
Beren Therapeutics Secures $300M Financing to Support the Potential Commercial Launch of Adrabetadex and Long-Term Care Initiatives for Infantile-Onset Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C - Business Wire
CLOV: Directors and auditors were approved as profitability and AI-driven care initiatives advanced - TradingView
Sen. Ron Wyden Previews Bipartisan Long-Term Care Initiatives - Bloomberg Government News
UCSF gets $100M donation for modernization, health care initiatives - Local News Matters
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 78 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Care Initiatives
- What is Care Initiatives?
- Care Initiatives is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in West Des Moines, United States. Iowa’s largest non-profit senior care provider offering skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and hospice care with compassion and quality.
- When was Care Initiatives founded?
- Care Initiatives was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Care Initiatives?
- David Dixon serves as SVP/CFO.
- Where is Care Initiatives located?
- Headquartered in West Des Moines, IA, United States.
- What is Care Initiatives's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Care Initiatives trustworthy?
- Care Initiatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Care Initiatives's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 760262402.
- What is Care Initiatives's website?
- http://careinitiatives.org