Foundation 2 Inc.

“Foundation 2, inc's form 990 is prepared by an independent public accounting firm, forge financial and management consulting. Forge provides a draft of the form 990 to foundation 2, inc. Foundation 2, inc. Then sends the draft to designated finance committee members. The cfo, ceo, and designated finance committee members will review the form 990. Any comments and questions will be returned to the cfo within one week, questions will then be sent back to forge. Forge will respond to any comments and questions, and then send the final copy to foundation 2, inc. The full board will receive that copy of the form 990 prior to the return being filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to both employees and members of the board of directors. Employees and officers have a duty to disclose any potential conflict throughout the year as well as sign an annual affirmation of receipt and understanding of the conflict of interest policy; where the aforementioned duty to disclose is outlined. The officers determine whether a potential conflict is an actual conflict with regard to employees; the determination for board members is made by officers and committee members with board delegated powers that are not in conflict. If an actual conflict arises the ceo and coo will review the conflict for employees; the conflicts of board members are reviewed by the members of the board of directors who are not in conflict. In either case, the member in conflict is not present for the final deliberation or vote, but is given the opportunity to present their case prior to such final deliberation and vote. The final decisions as it relates to the person in conflict is provided to the employee in writing. Any potential or actual conflict for an employee is documented in an employee's personnel file and discussed and noted in the board meetings should the scope warrant it. Any potential or actual conflict for a board member shall be documented in the commitee and board meeting minutes.”

“Compensation for chief executive officer is set by the board of directors using comparisons of similar agencies and work performance.”

“The chief executive officer hires and sets compensation for other officers and key employees. An effort is made to determine appropriate compensation based on the agency size, revenues, organizational structure, responsibility, education completed, and experiences of the employee. The process to determine compensation includes; collecting comparable salaries through review of public materials, ensuring that no one involved in setting salaries has a conflict of interest, and documentation of the decision. Salaries are also compared with the alliance for strong families and communities national report. Salary reviews began in 2018.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Foundation 2, inc. Is a not-for-profit human service agency that offers crisis prevention and intervention programs to people of all ages. We are committed to positive youth development, suicide prevention and helping build the foundation for stronger and healthier families and safer communities for everyone. The agency was established in 1970 by a group of cedar rapids area college and high school volunteers who believed that critical mental and emotional health issues of the day were not being addressed by mainstream providers. Fifty years later that grassroots spirit of helping others in need still underlies our agency's mission to be a trusted, compassionate resource for people in crisis by offering counseling, safety and support during difficult times.”

“Youth shelter: foundation 2, inc. Operates an emergency youth shelter licensed for 17 beds for youth between the ages of 11 to 17 who are experiencing homelessness, family conflict, inability to live safely in the community, or human trafficking. The youth who stay at the shelter may self-refer for help or may be referred to us by the department of health and human services, juvenile court services, law enforcement, schools, churches or other members of the community. The goal of the shelter program is to provide safety and support and assist the young person in returning home or to another safe destination. Additionally, foundation 2 offers case management services as an alternative to out-of-home placement. Family and individual counseling is offered for both runaway and homeless youth in the shelter and for youth who come to the facility for support but do not require a shelter stay. In fiscal year 2025, foundation 2, inc. Provided 3,003 nights of shelter to youth who were experiencing a personal or family crisis. Of the runaway and homeless youth who had a shelter stay, 93% returned home or to another safe destination after leaving shelter care.”

“Crisis center services: foundation 2, inc. Provides 24-hour phone, chat, and text support 365 days a year for anyone in crisis or needing support. Foundation 2s trained counselors listen to the caller's concerns, address the crisis and assess suicidal risk. Counselors also work with the caller to determine the best response for their current situation based on severity caller's needs range from supportive listening to emergency intervention. Foundation 2 has been certified by the american association of suicidology since 1986 and continues to maintain this prestigious accreditation. In fiscal year 2025, foundation 2 continued the expansion of the legislatively mandated statewide support line (your life iowa), ensuring that all iowans have 24/7 access to support. In addition, as one of only two accredited centers in iowa, foundation 2 is contracted to answer the 988 national suicide and crisis lifeline, as well as 8-10 other lines in various capacities. In addition, foundation 2 coordinates and dispatches mobile crisis outreach teams (including our own) staffed by partner providers across iowa. The suicide survivors group meets twice each month. We had 222 attendees in the suicide loss support group during the last fiscal year. This group is facilitated by a foundation 2 program coordinator and a suicide loss survivor.”

“Mobile crisis outreach dispatches two crisis counselors in an unmarked vehicle to travel to a home, work, school, or other location to provide in-person crisis counseling. Upon arrival, staff assess the situation, diffuse the crisis, stabilize the individual (s), and provide counseling and referrals. Counselors screen for suicide risk and connect clients to other services including outpatient therapy and psychiatric support as well as stabilization beds (or another intensive service) when they can benefit from a temporary separation from their current living arrangement but do not require hospitalization. Mobile crisis outreach provided 3,589 dispatches in fiscal year 2025. Foundation 2 saw significant growth in the crisis stabilization community based service (cscbs) in linn county and expanded to other areas across the behavioral health district. Cscbs had 166 admissions to this unique service where clients in crisis can access intensive intervention and supportive services in their home, rather than an in-patient program. 98% of these patients were able to be stabilized without in-patient support.”

“Law enforcement liaison program: the programs purpose is to provide interventions to divert those with mental health concerns away from jails and hospitals and toward services in our community. This program continues to expand and now we have 7 crisis counselors (liaisons) embedded in the following departments: cedar rapids police (2), linn county, marion police, delaware county, dubuque county, and buchanan county. Our le liaisons supported law enforcement with 1,124 dispatches for service and consulted on thousands of others. Foundation 2 is one of the four community partners providing services at the linn county mental health access center (mhac), a 24/7 walk-in behavioral health urgent care. The foundation 2 team saw 1,338 separate triage sessions to determine what services in the community can provide the safest, least restrictive level of care to help them get through the current crisis. Fostering futures: foundation 2s fostering futures program provides housing advocacy, life skills training and case management services to youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 who need support. Many have aged out of the foster care system or are at high risk of gun violence in the community. The programs included are iowa aftercare (preparing for adult living, providing support and financial assistance), which served 215 young adults in fy25. We also provide facilitation of amp (achieving maximum potential), advocacy network for former and current foster care, fostering futures in education with a higher education focus, and the group violence intervention program, an evidence-based community outreach program for high-risk youth and young adults involved in community violence.”