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Des Moines arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 334 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Des Moines metro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,559 people, earn more than $131 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $622 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
89
 
$43,394,269
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
85
 
$14,137,466
Historical societies and organizations
 
50
 
$9,637,052
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
30
 
$2,518,876
Museums
 
28
 
$24,789,540
Music festival and event organizations
 
17
 
$1,056,428
Theaters
 
17
 
$4,051,905
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
16
 
$3,733,609
History museums
 
15
 
$6,483,097
Media production and publishing organizations
 
15
 
$25,702,726
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Job trends for Des Moines arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
45
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
73
$250k to $1M
 
31
$1M to $5M
 
11
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Des Moines

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Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts organization. They present professional touring productions direct from Broadway, and have positioned Des Moines as a top destination for world-class productions.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$51.4m
Employees
499
EIN
51-0138181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Center of Iowa (SCI)

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$48.6m
Employees
100
EIN
42-6097912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Art Center

The Des Moines Art Center engages diverse local, national, and international audiences with the art of today through its museum and school, adding to the cultural record through collections and programs.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$159.8m
Employees
130
EIN
42-0680419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa PBS Foundation (IPTV)

Iowa Public Television provides quality, alternative programming that educates, enlightens, and entertains Iowans throughout the state.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
17
EIN
42-1169207
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio enriches the civic and cultural life in Iowa with high quality news and cultural programming, while also creating new monetization opportunities for IPR.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
77
EIN
20-4227123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO)

Des Moines Metro Opera is a major American Summer Opera Festival founded in 1973 and is the state's largest performing arts organization, annually producing over 100 performances in the metro area and around the region.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7319903
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bravo Greater Des Moines

To provide Greater Des Moines with an enriched quality of life by increasing cultural awareness, advocacy and funding, as well as fostering collaboration among cultural organizations.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
5
EIN
20-3598346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation

The Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was formed for the purpose of the maintenance and preservation of the Hoyt Sherman house, museum, theater, and supporting grounds (known as Hoyt Sherman Place) for public viewing and use. ....
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$59.3m
Employees
44
EIN
42-1433940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Living History Farms

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
72
EIN
42-6127198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Des Moines Community Playhouse creates shared experiences through live theatre, promoting art and cultural enrichment in the local community.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
58
EIN
42-0710259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Symphony Association

Professional not-for-profit orchestra in Des Moines, IA performing masterworks concerts while providing music education opportunities for students of all ages.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$20.9m
Employees
279
EIN
42-6058830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ballet Des Moines

Ballet Theatre of Des Moines enhances Central Iowa's cultural attractiveness through performances, education, and opportunities for youth and professional dancers.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
16
EIN
94-3417247
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation

Public Art Foundation collaborates for art in public spaces through initiatives like the Miffy fountain and the DART bus wrap.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
1
EIN
20-1282095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Film Society

Des Moines Film Society grows the film culture in Des Moines through programming, education, and support for local filmmakers as a nonprofit arts organization.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$991.3k
Employees
23
EIN
47-4857561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Salisbury House Foundation

Preserves, interprets, and shares Salisbury House's international significance and collections. Enhances education and cultural benefits for public enjoyment in Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$789.8k
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
10
EIN
42-1415581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mainframe Studios

Mainframe Studios is a nonprofit art studio building providing affordable workspaces, hosting monthly events, and operating at nearly full capacity.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
4
EIN
46-1637111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Arts Festival

Des Moines Arts Festival enriches Central Iowa by showcasing fine arts, crafts, and performances through annual multi-day events.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$389.3k
Employees
0
EIN
42-1471969
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Metro Opera Foundation

Des Moines Metro Opera Foundation is a performing arts organization in Indianola, IA whose mission is: To support the operations of the Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.
Revenue
$852.1k
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1376458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downtown Events Group

Producing annual large-scale festivals and Events to enhance the quality of life, economic development, and cultural diversity in greater des moines.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$237.5k
Employees
4
EIN
75-3175987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Symphony Foundation

Des Moines Symphony Foundation is a symphony orchestra in Des Moines, IA whose mission is: Endowment fund supporting the Des Moines Symphony Association financially to achieve its goals.
Revenue
$656.2k
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1246575
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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