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Iowa civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 175 civil rights and advocacy organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan civil rights and social justice organizations employ 163 people, earn more than $20 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $24 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
53
 
$4,824,406
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
41
 
$9,832,966
LGBT rights organizations
 
27
 
$2,874,417
Anti-abortion organizations
 
23
 
$6,426,131
Voter registration and education organizations
 
23
 
$2,460,118
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
14
 
$1,822,574
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
9
 
$1,436,661
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
 
4
 
$12,500
Organizations supporting a single civil rights or social justice organization
 
4
 
$0
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
 
4
 
$0
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
68
 
$12,039,306
Cedar Rapids
 
15
 
$661,852
Iowa City
 
14
 
$1,535,100
Davenport
 
10
 
$1,629,553
Ames
 
7
 
$2,590,858
Sioux City
 
6
 
$117,145
Omaha, NE
 
6
 
$291,151
Waterloo
 
5
 
$23,031
Dubuque
 
2
 
$628,219
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Job trends for Iowa civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
15
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
33
$250k to $1M
 
15
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in Iowa

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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
$2.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
21
EIN
41-1374293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Iowa

Through its education, research and training activities, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Iowa (acluf of Iowa) works to defend and promote the constitution of the united states, focusing especially on the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eight....
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
15
EIN
42-1002093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Plains Action Society

Great Plains Action Society empowers Indigenous communities, addresses trauma, safeguards sacred spaces, and combats violence against Indigenous peoples through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
15
EIN
88-3978480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Innervisions Healthcare

Innervisions Healthcare offers free medical care, education and support to women facing unplanned pregnancies with a faith-based mission.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
17
EIN
45-3790483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Women's Foundation

The Iowa Women's Foundation enhances the lives of women and girls by addressing barriers to success through research, advocacy, grantmaking, and community collaboration.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1431092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Country First Action

Country First Action promotes democracy through education, mobilizes a diverse community, and fosters civic engagement to enhance democratic institutions and discourse.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$546.3k
Employees
0
EIN
92-2311773
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Capital City Pride

Capital City Pride creates safe spaces and promotes awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community through social events and a year-long speaker series.
Revenue
$961.0k
Assets
$332.7k
Employees
1
EIN
77-0690820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4001 Iowa-Nebraska Naacp State Con

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4001 Iowa-Nebraska Naacp State Con is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Des Moines, IA that was founded in 1961.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1375132
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4706 Des Moines Youth Council Naacp

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4706 Des Moines Youth Council Naacp is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Des Moines, IA that was founded in 1961.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0114507
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Togo Debout USA

Togo Debout USA is a civil rights or advocacy organization in WDM, IA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4191449
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4012 Black Hawk Naacp

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4012 Black Hawk Naacp is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Waterloo, IA that was founded in 1961.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-6124972
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4013 Cedar Rapids Branch

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - 4013 Cedar Rapids Branch is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Cedar Rapids, IA that was founded in 1961.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1334222
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Northeast Iowa Pro Lifers

Northeast Iowa Pro Lifers is an anti-abortion organization in Decorah, IA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-3240929
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

Immigrant Rights Network of Ia advocates and improves awareness of immigrant rights. It is a civil rights organization that focuses on advocating for specific groups.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0695673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

End Abortion Iowa

End Abortion Iowa is a Christian legislative advocacy group seeking equal protection for the unborn through total abolition and criminalization of abortion in Iowa.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-4272247
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Iowa City LGBT Pride Organization

Iowa City LGBT Pride Organization promotes LGBTQIAA visibility and acceptance through community celebrations, including a free festival and parade for thousands.
Revenue
$89.8k
Assets
$67.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-1706775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa

Legislative program services: aclu of Iowa staff work year round to make sure that Iowa's laws and government promote Civil Liberties and protect our most fundamental rights and Liberties.
Revenue
$467.3k
Assets
$946.6k
Employees
0
EIN
42-0892616
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Alpha Womens Center

Alpha Womens Center supports pregnancy-related crises with free tests, licensed ultrasounds, options education, parenting classes, material resources, and compassionate Christian emotional and spiritual care.
Revenue
$292.8k
Assets
$399.6k
Employees
8
EIN
42-1418563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of University Women of Des Moines Ia

American Association of University Women of Des Moines Ia empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, and philanthropy, promoting equity and breaking barriers.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-6065854
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Mid-America Right To Work Committee

Mid-America Right To Work Committee is a voter registration or education organization in Des Moines, IA whose mission is: Public policy awareness, education and lobbying.
Revenue
$108.8k
Assets
$46.4k
Employees
2
EIN
42-6094532
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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