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Iowa arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,593 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 4,937 people, earn more than $350 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
426
 
$105,303,063
Historical societies and organizations
 
326
 
$39,067,698
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
312
 
$29,739,667
Museums
 
223
 
$109,257,369
History museums
 
131
 
$46,440,762
Music festival and event organizations
 
102
 
$5,415,382
Theaters
 
99
 
$20,128,546
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
86
 
$5,205,377
Media production and publishing organizations
 
67
 
$34,426,194
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
46
 
$14,512,613
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
339
 
$155,621,181
Cedar Rapids
 
136
 
$22,106,970
Iowa City
 
116
 
$25,593,630
Waterloo
 
91
 
$9,103,051
Davenport
 
69
 
$17,425,506
Ames
 
68
 
$7,032,700
Dubuque
 
63
 
$24,102,976
Omaha, NE
 
47
 
$4,345,564
Sioux City
 
44
 
$15,089,562
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Job trends for Iowa arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
182
1-10
 
135
11-25
 
40
26-100
 
29
101 to 1,000
 
11
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
387
$250k to $1M
 
115
$1M to $5M
 
46
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

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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
$26.2m
Assets
$51.0m
Employees
471
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
$7.1m
Assets
$48.5m
Employees
106
EIN
42-6097912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation raises funds to preserve the Fairgrounds, enhancing traditions and supporting infrastructure projects that celebrate Iowa's achievements.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$26.3m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1376689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hoover Presidential Foundation

The Hoover Presidential Foundation supports the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch, IA through scholarships, grants, and a membership program.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
9
EIN
42-0848288
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
$15.5m
Assets
$42.6m
Employees
20
EIN
42-1169207
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
$9.4m
Assets
$175.7m
Employees
138
EIN
42-0680419
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)

Theatre Cedar Rapids

Theatre Cedar Rapids inspires with productions and educational programs, welcoming over 40K visitors annually. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
42
EIN
42-0890913
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
$6.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
153
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
$8.9m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
5
EIN
20-3598346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame

Dubuque's National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship with exhibits showcasing the region's history and natural life.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$38.8m
Employees
193
EIN
42-6072050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (DSO)

The mission of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra is to engage the tri-state community and enrich its quality of life through live musical performances and educational programs.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
158
EIN
23-7429727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Arnolds Park

PROVIDE & PRESERVE FAMILY FUN IN THE IOWA GREAT LAKES AREA through the operation of its historical amusement park, excursion boat, and maritime museum.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
292
EIN
42-1231504
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
$6.1m
Assets
$59.0m
Employees
45
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)

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML)

NCSML's mission is to inspire people from every background to connect to Czech and Slovak history and culture.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
34
EIN
51-0189030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Des Moines Community Playhouse produces diverse live theatre, sponsors arts education, and builds inclusive shared experiences through community programs and sensory-friendly performances.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
63
EIN
42-0710259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orchestra Iowa

Orchestra Iowa fosters symphonic music appreciation through quality performances, education, and community involvement, reaching 25k+ annually in Eastern Iowa.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
241
EIN
42-0772544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James H Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center

As a sub category of their overall (IRHS) mission, the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center sub-mission is to identify, record, collect, preserve, and provide access to evidence of the railroad history of Iowa.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
13
EIN
42-1200523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers

Preserving agricultural heritage through education and entertainment with year-round events, including the largest annual Old Threshers reunion.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
33
EIN
42-0777257
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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