Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. is dedicated to helping build stronger communities by addressing the effects of poverty on individuals and families.
About
CHILD EDUCATION - THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES GEARED TOWARD THE CARE AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN. PARENTS MAY ALSO BE ASSISTED THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES.HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START/CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS - UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY (UDMO) HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ARE FUNDED FOR 306 CHILDREN IN HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START IS FUNDED FOR 176 CHILDREN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ARE FUNDED FOR 22 CHILDREN. ALL PROGRAMS MAINTAINED FULL ENROLLMENT THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR. HEAD START SERVES MANY MORE CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ITS EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY'S HEAD START PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN BUENA VISTA, CLAY, DICKINSON, EMMET, O'BRIEN, OSCEOLA, PALO ALTO, AND POCAHONTAS. EARLY HEAD START IS AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTIES OF BUENA VISTA, CLAY AND EMMET.DURING THE YEAR A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF 351 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY HEAD START, 60% LIVED IN FAMILIES WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF POVERTY, 17% LIVED IN FAMILIES BETWEEN 100% AND 130% OF POVERTY, 7% LIVED IN FAMILIES ABOVE 130% OF POVERTY, 5% RECEIVED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND 3% WERE IN FOSTER CARE AND 7% (28) WERE HOMELESS. DURING THE YEAR A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF 224 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY EARLY HEAD START, 72% LIVED IN FAMILIES WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF POVERTY AND 7% LIVED IN FAMILIES WITH INCOMES BETWEEN 100% AND 130% OF POVERTY, .9% LIVED IN FAMILIES ABOVE 130% OF POVERTY, 2% RECEIVED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, 2% WERE IN FOSTER CARE AND 14% (32) WERE HOMELESS. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVED A COMBINED TOTAL OF 12% OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START CLASSROOMS WERE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Upper des moines opportunity, inc. is dedicated to helping build stronger communities by addressing the effects of poverty on individuals and families. upper des moines opportunity, inc. will strengthen communities through: the promotion of progressive leadership and a positive environment, achieve goals and break down barriers; the building of partnerships to maximize community resources; the bridging of communication between clients, partners, and staff; the creation of an environment in which diversity in all its forms is valued and encouraged; fiscal excellence and responsibility are valued and maintained; and diversified resources are developed to meet community needs. through these actions, upper des moines opportunity, inc. will continue to evolve and grow in order to serve communities.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To alleviate the conditions & causes of poverty & empower clients to become self-sufficient.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is IA.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 101 ROBINS STREET PO BOX 519, GRAETTINGER, IA, 51342 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 256 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $412,134.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1965.
- The organization pays $7,430,797 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.