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Des Moines disease-focused nonprofits

There are 59 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in the greater Des Moines metro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro disease-focused nonprofits employ 1,429 people, earn more than $34 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $40 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Cancer nonprofits
 
14
 
$4,500,999
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
10
 
$25,005,225
Organ disease nonprofits
 
9
 
$875,725
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
8
 
$2,295,070
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
6
 
$10,507
Autism awareness organizations
 
6
 
$24,840,280
Medical specialty organizations
 
4
 
$401,916
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
4
 
$770,211
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
3
 
$184,511
Alzheimer's disease organizations
 
2
 
$0
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Job trends for Des Moines disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
13
1-10
 
7
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
19
$250k to $1M
 
9
$1M to $5M
 
3
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Des Moines

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Balance Autism

Balance Autism for Autistic Adults in Iowa provides services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities, as well as services to residents in a twenty-four bed intermediate care facility located in Altoona, Iowa.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
693
EIN
42-1377412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Dental Association-General Fund

To encourage the improvement of health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry and to represent the interests of the members of the Dental profession and the public which it serves.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
4
EIN
42-0335455
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Children's Cancer Connection

Connecting Iowa families affected by childhood cancer, offering 60+ programs and support services from diagnosis through the journey.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
10
EIN
42-1313167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Above and Beyond Cancer

Above and Beyond Cancer elevates patients, survivors, and caregivers through wellness programs, adventures, and lodging assistance, fostering health and community support.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$860.6k
Employees
4
EIN
45-3951308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tori's Angels Foundation

Tori's Angels Foundation funds medical expenses and travel for families of children with life-threatening medical conditions in Central Iowa.
Revenue
$770.2k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
45-2516181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hdarmageddon

Hdarmageddon is an organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofit in Waukee, IA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3409103
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association

Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association promotes healthcare, offers education for doctors and med students, and hosts annual conferences.
Revenue
$247.9k
Assets
$73.1k
Employees
0
EIN
42-0334865
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Colon Cancer Foundation of Iowa

Colon Cancer Foundation of Iowa increases colon cancer screening rates through education and assistance while providing lawn care for chemotherapy patients.
Revenue
$12.2k
Assets
$26.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0222029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cops Against Cancer

Cops Against Cancer provides financial assistance and community resources to cancer patients in Iowa, promoting and supporting their well-being.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3134587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

17q12 Foundation

17q12 Foundation is a genetic disorder or birth defect organization in Grimes, IA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3118200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pink Tractor Foundation

Pink Tractor Foundation supports cancer patients and survivors in Central Iowa through research, detection, prevention, treatment, and financial aid.
Revenue
$181.5k
Assets
$297.3k
Employees
0
EIN
46-5654524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LD Strong

LD Strong is an arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy organization in Adel, IA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2610308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Business Association for Chiropractors

National Business Association for Chiropractors is a disease or disorder focused professional society in WDM, IA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1210411
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Autism Society of Iowa

Autism Society of Iowa improves the lives of those with autism through educational conferences and adaptive events. Located in West Des Moines.
Revenue
$85.4k
Assets
$120.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1305731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cando Cancer

Cando Cancer supports breast cancer patients and their families through education, gatherings, gift bags, and patient partnering.
Revenue
$315.1k
Assets
$596.0k
Employees
0
EIN
45-5315972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

Iowa Radio Reading Service reads print aloud 24/7 to 11k+ visually impaired Iowans, and provides custom receivers and audio description services.
Revenue
$114.0k
Assets
$139.5k
Employees
6
EIN
42-1298155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Family Cancer Network

Family Cancer Network offers financial aid to Iowa families undergoing cancer treatments through corporate contributions and events.
Revenue
$112.9k
Assets
$146.6k
Employees
0
EIN
47-4590197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Initiative To Change the D Word

Initiative To Change the D Word collaborates with stakeholders to eliminate 'dementia/demented,' aiming to reduce stigma and improve early detection of cognitive impairment.
Revenue
$50.0k
Assets
$36
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3989712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

National Spinal Cord Injury Association is an arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy organization in Urbandale, IA that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3466029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Savannahs Hope

Savannahs Hope is a medical specialty organization in Des Moines, IA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-0607748
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "G00: Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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