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Care Initiatives

Charitable non-profit: 43 nursing homes, 8 assisted living facilities, 3 senior living apartment locations, 7 hospice locations.

Health West Des Moines, IA EIN: 760262402 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Care Initiatives

Iowa’s largest non-profit senior care provider offering skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and hospice care with compassion and quality.

Founded
Headquarters
West Des Moines, IA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E910
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

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 where
❤️ Health · NTEE E910
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Care 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5,819

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David D••••
SVP/CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Allwyn Care: more care for all through meaningful health initiatives - Cyprus Mail
Jul 2026
cyprus-mail.com
Seoul ramps up elder care initiatives to combat isolation, digital exclusion - The Korea Times
Jul 2026
www.koreatimes.co.kr
Seoul ramps up elder care initiatives to combat isolation, digital exclusion - The Korea Times
Jul 2026
www.koreatimes.co.kr
How Investors Are Reacting To CVS Health (CVS) Earnings Optimism Amid New PBM Scrutiny and Care Initiatives - Yahoo Fina
Jul 2026
finance.yahoo.com
How Investors May Respond To DaVita (DVA) Upgraded Outlook And Expanding Value-Based Kidney Care Initiatives - Sahm
Jun 2026
www.sahmcapital.com
Cultivating Care Initiatives: Integrating Human Flourishing into Rural Communities - Regent University
Jun 2026
www.regent.edu
Beren Therapeutics Secures $300M Financing to Support the Potential Commercial Launch of Adrabetadex and Long-Term Care
Jun 2026
www.businesswire.com
CLOV: Directors and auditors were approved as profitability and AI-driven care initiatives advanced - TradingView
Jun 2026
www.tradingview.com
Sen. Ron Wyden Previews Bipartisan Long-Term Care Initiatives - Bloomberg Government News
May 2026
news.bgov.com
UCSF gets $100M donation for modernization, health care initiatives - Local News Matters
May 2026
localnewsmatters.org
Form filed
$271.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$261.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$238.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$223.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$213.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 78 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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