Iowa Center Loan Fund
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The organization provides new or growing small businesses with access to capital. The program provides fixed interest rate loans with up to 5-year terms and no down payments required. As of june 30, 2022, 9 businesses had loans through the organization.
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Mission
Provide responsible, affordable lending to expand economic opportunity.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Iowa Center Loan Fund with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIowa Center Loan Fund is a registered community development nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 862366457. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $369K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Iowa Center Loan Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862366457. 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.
Iowa Center Loan Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Iowa Center Loan Fund is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Iowa Center Loan Fund has $369K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Iowa Center Loan Fund is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $369K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Iowa Center Loan Fund. 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, Iowa Center Loan Fund 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
The organization provides new or growing small businesses with access to capital. The program provides fixed interest rate loans with up to 5-year terms and no down payments required. As of june 30, 2022, 9 businesses had loans through the organization. Iowa Center Loan Fund is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $369K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Iowa Center Loan Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iowa Center Loan Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862366457, 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 (FY2025): 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.
IOWA CENTER LOAN FUND 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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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 · 2021
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Iowa Center Loan Fund
- What is Iowa Center Loan Fund?
- Iowa Center Loan Fund is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. The organization provides new or growing small businesses with access to capital. The program provides fixed interest rate loans with up to 5-year terms and no down payments required. As of june 30, 2022, 9 businesses had loans through the organization.
- When was Iowa Center Loan Fund founded?
- Iowa Center Loan Fund was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Iowa Center Loan Fund?
- Erin Strawn serves as CEO + President.
- Where is Iowa Center Loan Fund located?
- Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
- What is Iowa Center Loan Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Iowa Center Loan Fund trustworthy?
- Iowa Center Loan Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Iowa Center Loan Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 862366457.
- What is Iowa Center Loan Fund's website?
- http://theiowacenter.org/IOWA-CENTER-LOAN-FUND-CDF