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Iowa disease-focused nonprofits

There are 170 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan disease-focused nonprofits employ 1,738 people, earn more than $64 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $83 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Cancer nonprofits
 
49
 
$8,936,664
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
29
 
$30,893,422
Organ disease nonprofits
 
18
 
$3,302,581
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
17
 
$5,640,871
Medical specialty organizations
 
15
 
$3,129,116
Autism awareness organizations
 
12
 
$26,716,481
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
11
 
$166,761
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
11
 
$1,515,932
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
7
 
$505,176
Disease and disorder focused alliances and advocates
 
4
 
$0
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
61
 
$38,196,804
Davenport
 
19
 
$2,356,232
Iowa City
 
15
 
$2,942,136
Cedar Rapids
 
14
 
$1,723,201
Waterloo
 
8
 
$329,577
Dubuque
 
7
 
$540,713
Omaha, NE
 
5
 
$218,476
Ames
 
4
 
$223,543
Sioux City
 
2
 
$12,548,951
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Job trends for Iowa disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
27
1-10
 
17
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
51
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Iowa

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Balance Autism

Balance Autism delivers innovative, compassionate autism services, blending science and creativity through therapies, vocational support, and residential options that build independence.
Revenue
$25.7m
Assets
$22.4m
Employees
694
EIN
42-1377412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Poison Control Center

Iowa Poison Control Center provides 24/7 emergency poison information and treatment, reducing poisoning-related morbidity and mortality through expert advice and education.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1509042
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
6
EIN
42-0335455
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Iowa Medical Society (IMS)

The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) is the professional association for Iowa MDs and DOs. The core purpose of the IMS is to assure the highest quality of health care in Iowa through our role as physician and patient advocate.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
13
EIN
42-0335500
IRS type
501(c)(6)

University of Colorado Childrens Diabetes

University of Colorado Childrens Diabetes supports diabetes research and treatment activities at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
0
EIN
74-6349039
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa

Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa advocates for those with brain injuries, offering training programs and resources to over 4,000 people annually.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$929.8k
Employees
9
EIN
42-1182407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Cancer Connection

Connecting Iowa families affected by childhood cancer, offering 60+ programs and support services from diagnosis through the journey.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
11
EIN
42-1313167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clubfoot Solutions

Clubfoot Solutions sells braces and bars globally to eradicate untreated clubfoot, with 3362 sold in countries including South Africa, Mexico, and Argentina.
Revenue
$851.0k
Assets
$394.4k
Employees
5
EIN
46-0723703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sero Project

Sero Project fights the inappropriate criminalization of people with HIV and advocates for HIV-positive individuals facing stigma and injustice.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
7
EIN
46-1626584
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creative Visions

Empowers at-risk youth and adults to make healthy choices, become productive citizens. Programs include building depreciation. Located in Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$946.6k
Assets
$232.3k
Employees
8
EIN
42-1461559
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois

Gilda's Club Quad Cities supports cancer patients and families through free programs, fostering community connections, emotional support, and wellness activities for all ages.
Revenue
$908.3k
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
20
EIN
42-1446989
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)

Heart of America Eye Care Congress

To advance and increase the knowledge of the art and science of contact lens skills in part by supporting state associations for the advancement of the contact lens professionals.
Revenue
$804.8k
Assets
$357.0k
Employees
0
EIN
23-7110254
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is Siouxland's only faith-based, non-profit retirement home community with a unique focus on continuum of care.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
219
EIN
42-6102778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Cancer Consortium

The mission of the Iowa Cancer Consortium is to reduce Cancer incidence and mortality in Iowa through collaborative efforts that provide services and programs directed towards Comprehensive Cancer prevention and Control.
Revenue
$883.1k
Assets
$541.9k
Employees
0
EIN
26-3898550
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 Midwives Association

Iowa Midwives Association is a disease or disorder focused professional society in Dysart, IA that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-3461921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lindsays Legacy Memorial Fund

Lindsays Legacy Memorial Fund is a cancer nonprofit in Davenport, IA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4775177
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)

Someday Foundation

The Someday Foundation was created by two high school friends who experienced firsthand the loss of family members to cancer. Realizing that while individuals are facing many challenges from a recent diagnosis, life still goes on.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0350804
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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