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Des Moines area nonprofits

There are 12,827 organizations in the greater Des Moines metro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro nonprofits employ 76,624 people, earn more than $13 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $27 billion.
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Job trends for Des Moines nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
956
1-10
 
358
11-25
 
163
26-100
 
109
101 to 1,000
 
64
1,000+
 
15
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,265
$250k to $1M
 
504
$1M to $5M
 
266
$5M to $25M
 
148
$25M to $100M
 
30
$100M+
 
18
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and community development organizations
 
6,996
 
$405,983,071
Religious organizations
 
785
 
$47,795,612
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
724
 
$2,643,006,131
Educational institutions
 
708
 
$1,269,091,915
Foundations
 
464
 
$528,863,385
Human service organizations
 
364
 
$372,587,370
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
344
 
$155,771,044
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
255
 
$249,482,730
Mutual assistance organizations
 
248
 
$796,161,661
Unions and employment organizations
 
178
 
$134,768,543
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Directory of nonprofits in Des Moines

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1-20 of 12,827

The Trustees of Grinnell College

Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a private, coed, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in Grinnell, Iowa. They confer bachelor of arts degrees in 26 major fields and offer individualized curriculum planning and advising.
Revenue
$397.4m
Assets
$3.2b
Employees
2,532
EIN
42-0680387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Drake University

Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A midsized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, they offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution.
Revenue
$256.3m
Assets
$628.3m
Employees
2,821
EIN
42-0680460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Ministries

To rescue those who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted, providing opportunities for hope, recovery and restoration through the love of Jesus Christ.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$39.1m
Employees
80
EIN
42-1512992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa FFA Foundation

Established in 1986, the Iowa FFA Foundation is a non-profit foundation created to provide financial support to agricultural education organizations in Iowa.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
8
EIN
42-1305468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Hospital Association

The Iowa Hospital Association advocates for hospitals, provides educational resources, and connects members with policymakers to enhance healthcare quality in Iowa.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$19.3m
Employees
38
EIN
42-0706508
IRS type
501(c)(6)

UnityPoint at Home

The focus of our UnityPoint at Home team is for the patients to achieve health and independence whether it is through short-term or long-term care.
Revenue
$286.3m
Assets
$95.4m
Employees
1,484
EIN
42-1477471
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

The Principal Financial Group Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds various nonprofits. It is located in Des Moines, IA and made one grant last year.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$204.1m
Employees
3
EIN
42-1312301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PEO Educational Loan Fund

The PEO Educational Loan Fund provides low-interest loans to qualified women pursuing higher education, supporting studies from associate degrees through doctorates.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$99.2m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6078059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand View University

Grand View is a not-for-profit liberal arts university offering bachelor's and master's degrees. It is a private institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Revenue
$66.1m
Assets
$116.5m
Employees
877
EIN
42-0681049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Community Foundation promotes charitable giving, connects donors with causes and provides leadership on community issues to improve quality of life.
Revenue
$160.8m
Assets
$918.7m
Employees
41
EIN
42-6139033
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)

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)

Care Initiatives

Care Initiatives provides skilled nursing, hospice, assisted and independent living, and rehabilitation, helping residents and families navigate health transitions with compassionate care.
Revenue
$271.9m
Assets
$173.8m
Employees
5,686
EIN
76-0262402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bioconnect Iowa

Bioconnect Iowa's mission is to make Iowa a powerhouse of bioscience research and industry and to create exciting and high-paying careers for iowans whose work will improve the health and welfare of people around the globe.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
6
EIN
45-3690618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Compass Healthcare Collaborative

Iowa Healthcare Collaborative improves healthcare quality, safety, and value by educating providers and reducing opioid misuse through outreach programs.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
25
EIN
20-3869767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize Foundation invests in youth, recognizes food security innovators, and convenes global leaders to enhance sustainable food systems worldwide.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
9
EIN
42-1356715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LifeServe Blood Center

LifeServe Blood Center is a blood collection organization providing blood and blood products to hospital patients in need. We save lives in partnership with the communities we serve by providing high quality blood.
Revenue
$52.4m
Assets
$122.4m
Employees
469
EIN
27-2092557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EveryStep / Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa (VNS)

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is a non-profit organization which provides medical and social services for women, children and families, adults and seniors, and communities across Iowa.
Revenue
$30.4m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
441
EIN
42-0680446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation

We serve the community and enhance quality of life by helping people accomplish their charitable giving objectives managing and preserving funds entrusted to us distributing investment earnings in the form of grants.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
5
EIN
42-1298055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Simpson College

A coeducational liberal arts college in Indianola, IA that offers innovative learning, financial assistance, and comprehensive student services.
Revenue
$83.8m
Assets
$141.7m
Employees
1,030
EIN
42-0680389
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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