The Beacon
The Beacon
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About this organization
Mission
Creating an environment that empowers women in crisis to achieve positive, long-term change.
About
Homeless shelter that assists women in their transition through a multifaceted approach that includes, but is not limited to, one-on-one counseling and programming on chemical dependency, budgeting, housing, job readiness, employment placement, violence against women, health issues and more.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Beacon of life is a residential center in des moines, iowa that assists homeless women in their transition through a multifaceted approach that includes, but is not limited to, one-on-one counseling and programming on chemical dependency, budgeting, housing, job readiness, employment placement and permanent housing placement.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Provides homeless women a multifaceted approach that includes one-on-one counseling, budgeting, housing, job readiness, employment placement, violence against women, and health issues.”.
- 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 1717 WOODLAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50309 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 24 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $534,042.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $272,674 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $59,552 in fundraising expenses.
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