ALIVE AND RUNNING IOWA
EIN 81-3697827 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Mental Health (F12)
What they do
The Primary Exempt Purpose of The Organization is to Prevent Suicide and Reduce The Incidence of Suicidal Behavior By Providing Education Awareness and Informed Training to Individuals Schools and Communities The Organization This Purpose By Providing Suicide Prevention Trainings Including Skills-based Programs That Equip Participants to Recognize Warning Signs Respond to Individual Crisis and Connect Them With Appropriate Support Conducting Community Outreach and Awareness That Promotes Understanding of Mental Health Challenges Reduces Stigma and Encourage Early Intervention Collaborating With School Faith Communities Healthcare Providers and Local Organizations to Expand Access to Prevention Tools and to Build Coordinated Community-wide Suicide Prevention Efforts All Activities Are Carried Out Exclusively for Charitable and Educational Purposes Within The Meaning of Section 501c3 of The Internal Revenue Code
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They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.
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RYAN NESBITVICE PRESIDENT
CANDICE BELMERDIRECTOR
KOBEY SWARTSDIRECTOR
MELISSA NESBITTREASURER
ROBBIE WHEELERDIRECTOR
TOM BELMERDIRECTOR
TROY BELMERPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2016
- Location
- 1214 2ND ST, JESUP, IA 50648
- County
- Buchanan
- In care of
- Melissa Nesbit
- Primary officer
- Melissa Nesbit, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Mental Health (F12)
- IRS tax category
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution