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Iowa arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,639 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 4,980 people, earn more than $363 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
442
 
$106,233,324
Historical societies and organizations
 
330
 
$37,688,383
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
314
 
$39,966,103
Museums
 
232
 
$111,171,212
History museums
 
142
 
$47,031,555
Music festival and event organizations
 
108
 
$5,743,097
Theaters
 
102
 
$21,376,760
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
90
 
$16,944,629
Media production and publishing organizations
 
71
 
$35,483,191
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
51
 
$13,884,746
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
349
 
$172,713,776
Cedar Rapids
 
141
 
$23,984,461
Iowa City
 
119
 
$25,198,583
Waterloo
 
97
 
$9,008,917
Davenport
 
71
 
$17,465,704
Ames
 
68
 
$6,862,571
Dubuque
 
65
 
$19,154,608
Omaha, NE
 
51
 
$4,554,446
Sioux City
 
45
 
$15,183,949
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Job trends for Iowa arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
184
1-10
 
131
11-25
 
41
26-100
 
27
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
391
$250k to $1M
 
114
$1M to $5M
 
45
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

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1-20 of 1,639

Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio connects Iowans to trusted local and NPR news, talk, and music through a statewide network, podcasts, and multimedia programming.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
82
EIN
20-4227123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Iowa PBS Foundation (IPTV)

Iowa PBS Foundation advances public broadcasting by delivering quality educational programming, supporting local events, and enriching community connections through storytelling.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$42.6m
Employees
20
EIN
42-1169207
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)

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)

Theatre Cedar Rapids

Theatre Cedar Rapids inspires with productions and educational programs, welcoming over 40K visitors annually. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
56
EIN
42-0890913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO)

To create distinctive theatrical experiences and inspirational learning opportunities for artists and audiences of the 21st century. To operate a progressive company in the midwest with a national reputation in the Opera community.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
153
EIN
23-7319903
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)

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)

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)

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
$5.1m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
299
EIN
42-6058830
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)

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)

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
$3.5m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
56
EIN
42-6127198
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)

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)

Orchestra Iowa

Orchestra Iowa delivers symphonic masterworks and diverse performances, partners with guest artists, and expands music education and outreach for over 50,000 people annually.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
215
EIN
42-0772544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

The museum is a national treasure that explores the diversity of American immigration through the lens of Norwegian-American experience, showcases the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian fold and fine arts.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$30.7m
Employees
63
EIN
42-6081638
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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