Ames area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Ames area nonprofits
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There are 978 organizations in the greater Amesmetro area. Combined, these Ames metro nonprofits employ 4,281 people, earn more than $631 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.

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Job trends for Ames nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	96
1-10	61
11-25	26
26-100	17
101 to 1,000	11
1,000+	0

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Ames is driven by large organizations like Mainstream Living, Youth and Shelter Services (YSS), Bethany Manor, Eastern Star Masonic Home, and Iowa State University Foundation.
The largest employers tend to be nursing homes, specific population service providers, youth service organizations, senior residential care facilities, and day care centers.

Sizes of nonprofits in Ames

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	200
$250k to $1M	74
$1M to $5M	43
$5M to $25M	10
$25M to $100M	2
$100M+	1

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Iowa State University Foundation, Midland Power Cooperative, Greater Iowa Credit Union, Youth and Shelter Services (YSS), and Mainstream Living earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Ames.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 8.2% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Ames with more than $100 million account for 40.4% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be scholarship organizations, public utilities, nursing homes, and senior residential care facilities.

Types of nonprofits in Ames

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Educational institutions	166	362	$278,596,136	$1,948,956,037
Religious organizations	104	14	$3,598,086	$4,109,276
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	91	224	$18,903,028	$30,225,958
Business and community development organizations	88	105	$23,316,997	$105,824,760
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	66	89	$6,860,007	$17,491,156
Foundations	56	10	$11,594,572	$90,177,128
Mutual assistance organizations	55	7	$258,810	$1,703,325
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	52	171	$69,905,482	$489,302,275
Human service organizations	51	1,998	$85,468,006	$167,289,418
Food and agriculture nonprofits	28	107	$21,590,799	$46,469,694

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Iowa State University Foundation

Iowa State Foundation aligns donor passion to advance the university's Land-Grant Ideals, maximizing philanthropy for students, faculty, and facilities.

Revenue

$255.1m

Assets

$1.8b

Employees

270

EIN

42-1143702

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Northcrest

To provide services to benefit older adults that include a continuum of Life-Care services and living options, which promote independence and a nurturing environment with dignity and respect that includes personal and financial security.

Revenue

$14.4m

Assets

$83.4m

Employees

187

EIN

42-0883987

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Krell Institute

To support The advancement of The discipline of computational science by administering The computational science graduate fellowship and The stewardship science graduate fellowship for The u.s. department of energy; to assist with The development of analy....

Revenue

$16.8m

Assets

$2.4m

Employees

EIN

42-1457548

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa High School Athletic Association

The Iowa High School Athletic Association promotes and regulates interscholastic athletics for male students in secondary schools throughout Iowa.

Revenue

$7.3m

Assets

$10.7m

Employees

EIN

20-8062466

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Ames Chamber of Commerce

To provide our members services that strengthen the economic vitality in Ames and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Revenue

$3.3m

Assets

$3.7m

Employees

EIN

42-0623975

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Mainstream Living

Mainstream Living provides residential services and programming for people with developmental disabilities and physical dependence. It offers day habilitation/supported employment, personal service work, and integrated programming in the community.

Revenue

$23.5m

Assets

$15.3m

Employees

585

EIN

42-1042459

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Eastern Star Masonic Home

As the premier senior residential care community in the area, Eastern Star offers a full range of continuing care services, with a beautiful campus setting and friendly, dedicated staff.

Revenue

$10.3m

Assets

$23.7m

Employees

301

EIN

42-0680363

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Westhaven Communitya Ministry of the Evangelical Free Church

Westhaven Community provides quality care in a homelike environment with nursing and retirement facilities in Boone, IA.

Revenue

$6.7m

Assets

$15.4m

Employees

145

EIN

42-0707094

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

YSS exists to provide prevention, education, treatment, and residential services to children, youth, and families; to advocate on their behalf, and to help them solve problems, grow, and be self-sufficient, responsible, contributing members of society.

Revenue

$24.0m

Assets

$20.7m

Employees

516

EIN

42-1051609

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Bethany Manor

To help elders thrive in their life journey, living in a Christian environment of hope and compassion. Bethany Life will become a regionally recognized resource for comprehensive and innovative aging services.

Revenue

$16.9m

Assets

$32.7m

Employees

425

EIN

42-0685073

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau is a convention center or visitor bureau in Ames, IA whose mission is: Ames CVB organizes multi-hotel events to strengthen the local economy.

Revenue

$2.1m

Assets

$2.4m

Employees

EIN

42-1257573

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Iowa State University Research Park

Research Park for technology firms and research organizations, providing a resource-rich environment to support Iowa State University's scientific goals.

Revenue

$11.7m

Assets

$83.5m

Employees

EIN

42-1309259

IRS type

501(c)(3)

River Valley Credit Union

River Valley CU promotes thrift, provides affordable loans and financial services to 5,864 members in Ames, IA.

Revenue

$2.8m

Assets

$93.3m

Employees

EIN

42-6061323

IRS type

501(c)(14)

Members1st Community Credit Union

Members1st Community Credit Union is a credit union in Ames, IA whose mission is: Financial cooperative in Ames, IA providing deposit, loan and electronic services to members.

Revenue

$8.9m

Assets

$237.0m

Employees

EIN

42-0894163

IRS type

501(c)(14)

Midland Power Cooperative

Midland Power Cooperative safely provides reliable, affordable electricity service to members in Central Iowa, while enhancing local communities.

Revenue

$57.8m

Assets

$157.7m

Employees

EIN

42-1378565

IRS type

501(c)(12)

Iowa 4-H Foundation

Iowa 4-H Foundation is a 4-h or youth agricultural program in Ames, IA whose mission is: The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides financial resources for youth development through 4-h.

Revenue

$2.3m

Assets

$17.1m

Employees

EIN

42-6061606

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Bild - International

We exist to train networks of leaders, grassroots to national, in the way of Christ and his apostles, in partnership with cpms in each of the nine major civilizations. Statement number 1. And other program services describe in.

Revenue

$2.8m

Assets

$2.7m

Employees

EIN

42-1281868

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lutherans For Life

Lutherans for Life equips and educates Lutherans to be Gospel-motivated voices for Life through pro-life resources and Life Teams.

Revenue

$2.1m

Assets

$1.9m

Employees

EIN

41-1374293

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa Institute for Cooperatives

Iowa Institute for Cooperatives promotes Iowa cooperatives and fosters economic progress. Guiding force for cooperatives since 1951. Located in Ames, IA.

Revenue

$1.0m

Assets

$1.1m

Employees

EIN

42-0711488

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa

Iowa's Asphalt Paving Association promotes, supports, and advances hot mix asphalt construction through educational, technical, and networking opportunities.

Revenue

$870.1k

Assets

$664.3k

Employees

EIN

42-0774100

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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Ames area nonprofits

Job trends for Ames nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Ames

Types of nonprofits in Ames

Directory of nonprofits in Ames

Iowa State University Foundation

Northcrest

The Krell Institute

Iowa High School Athletic Association

Ames Chamber of Commerce

Mainstream Living

Eastern Star Masonic Home

Westhaven Communitya Ministry of the Evangelical Free Church

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

Bethany Manor

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau

Iowa State University Research Park

River Valley Credit Union

Members1st Community Credit Union

Midland Power Cooperative

Iowa 4-H Foundation

Bild - International

Lutherans For Life

Iowa Institute for Cooperatives

Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa

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