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Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa

The mission of visiting nurse services of iowa, dba everystep, is to empower individuals, support families and strengthen communities.

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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa

EveryStep provides hospice, home health, grief and community care with compassion and dignity, guiding families through life’s most important moments

Founded
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E92Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

The mission of visiting nurse services of iowa, dba everystep, is to empower individuals, support families and strengthen communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E92Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1908, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% 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 donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is a registered health nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1908 and has been operating for 118 years. Its EIN is 420680446. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $30M in annual revenue. 145 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 420680446. 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.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1908 and has been active for 118 years.

Based on official tax filings, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa has $30M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 145 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa. 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, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

EveryStep provides hospice, home health, grief and community care with compassion and dignity, guiding families through life’s most important moments Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1908.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $30M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 420680446, 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
$10M-$100M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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
441

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

TR
Tray W•••
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$30.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$31.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$31.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$35.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$34.7M revenue
FY2021
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 145 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
90%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 145 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 · 1908
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa

What is Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa?
Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. EveryStep provides hospice, home health, grief and community care with compassion and dignity, guiding families through life’s most important moments
When was Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa founded?
Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa was founded in 1908.
Who leads Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa?
Tray Wade serves as President And CEO.
Where is Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa located?
Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
What is Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa trustworthy?
Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa's registration number?
IRS EIN: 420680446.
What is Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa's website?
http://www.everystep.org