Housing & Shelter (L41) IRS Verified DX Registered

AMES ROMERO HOUSE

EIN: 87-1623442 · AMES, IA 50010-6140 · United States · FY 2025 Data

4 out of 5 66 / 100 Based on one year of filings

Financial strength (30%) 63/100

Reliability (20%) 66/100

Effectiveness (25%) 60/100

Impact (25%) 75/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

Ames Romero House is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit serving the marginalized community in Story County, Iowa.

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$205K

Annual Budget

$300K

Total Revenue

$204K

Total Expenses

$411K

Net Assets

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio 54.9%

Fundraising Efficiency N/A

Operating Reserve 24.18x

Liability-to-Asset 46.4%

Revenue Diversification 100.0%

Executive Compensation $67K

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CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025

63 / 100

Financial

Reliability

Effectiveness

Impact

Financial Strength (30%) 63

Reliability & Transparency (20%) 51

Program Effectiveness (25%) 60

Impact & Outcomes (25%) 75

12,752 served annually $919 per beneficiary 5 programs 2 staff

IRS Verified 85% Data Complete

Impact

5 programs

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
Most of our food is donated to us, but we feed 12,600 guests per year.	12,600	$1.95	—	Per Year
We have a Dress for Success Program.	4	$312.50	—	Per Year
—	8	—	—	Per Year
—	15	$3,000.00	—	Per Year
—	125	$360.00	—	Per Year

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Organization Details

EIN: 87-1623442
State: IA
City: AMES
ZIP: 50010-6140
Classification: L41
Category: Housing & Shelter
Rating: 4★
Coverage: B
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2020
Foundation Code: 15

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