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Iowa civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 167 civil rights and advocacy organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan civil rights and social justice organizations employ 150 people, earn more than $19 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $20 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
55
 
$5,655,734
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
37
 
$8,115,161
LGBT rights organizations
 
28
 
$2,766,856
Voter registration and education organizations
 
20
 
$1,695,795
Anti-abortion organizations
 
19
 
$4,555,133
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
14
 
$2,175,748
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
6
 
$1,436,661
Organizations supporting a single civil rights or social justice organization
 
4
 
$0
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
 
4
 
$0
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
 
4
 
$699,672
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
70
 
$10,731,375
Iowa City
 
14
 
$1,535,100
Cedar Rapids
 
13
 
$853,557
Davenport
 
10
 
$1,784,170
Omaha, NE
 
6
 
$253,181
Ames
 
6
 
$2,590,858
Sioux City
 
5
 
$117,145
Waterloo
 
4
 
$25,499
Dubuque
 
1
 
$418,078
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Job trends for Iowa civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
13
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
4
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
 
35
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
5
$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)

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)

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)

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)

Exodus51

Exodus51 liberates families from slavery in Pakistan, providing them with jobs, housing, education, and church connections while ensuring food and shelter.
Revenue
$827.3k
Assets
$106.8k
Employees
1
EIN
92-1038468
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
$860.4k
Assets
$226.1k
Employees
1
EIN
77-0690820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Helpers of Gods People

Helpers of Gods People is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Davenport, IA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-3312553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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)

Iowans for the Promotion of Civic Education

Iowans for the Promotion of Civic Education is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Pleasant Hill, IA that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4437307
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)

Bosniak American Association of Iowa

Bosniak American Association of Iowa is an organizations supporting a single civil rights or social justice organization in Johnston, IA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-5257735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Everyday America Incorporated

Everyday America Incorporated is a civil rights or advocacy organization in Correctionvle, IA that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-8359233
IRS type
501(c)(12)

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)

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)

New Hampton Motorcycle Rally

New Hampton Motorcycle Rally is an organizations supporting a single civil rights or social justice organization in New Hampton, IA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2566287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF Ottumwa

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF Ottumwa is a voter registration or education organization in Ottumwa, IA that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7456291
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)

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)
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