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Iowa educational institutions

There are 2,756 schools and educational institutions in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan educational institutions employ 39,307 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $19 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
777
 
$690,896,546
Educational service providers
 
478
 
$377,535,637
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
360
 
$377,764,094
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
315
 
$198,791,151
Parent teacher associations
 
307
 
$8,040,996
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
294
 
$90,002,327
Fraternities and sororities
 
238
 
$21,593,726
Adult education and ESL centers
 
137
 
$4,892,509
Libraries
 
134
 
$21,106,487
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
115
 
$26,694,493
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Educational institutions by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
710
 
$1,219,687,843
Iowa City
 
210
 
$298,488,202
Cedar Rapids
 
200
 
$616,896,026
Waterloo
 
180
 
$144,574,605
Ames
 
154
 
$224,459,173
Davenport
 
132
 
$357,684,946
Omaha, NE
 
83
 
$26,024,758
Dubuque
 
83
 
$309,403,059
Sioux City
 
70
 
$133,674,099
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Job trends for Iowa educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
411
1-10
 
75
11-25
 
37
26-100
 
55
101 to 1,000
 
29
1,000+
 
16
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Sizes of educational institutions in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
527
$250k to $1M
 
168
$1M to $5M
 
97
$5M to $25M
 
27
$25M to $100M
 
21
$100M+
 
12
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Directory of educational institutions in Iowa

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ACT Centers offer computer-based certification and licensure, skill testing and training services to businesses and to individuals looking to boost their employability, and to distance learning institutions.
Revenue
$352.5m
Assets
$420.5m
Employees
972
EIN
42-0841485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$361.9m
Assets
$3.4b
Employees
2,530
EIN
42-0680387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Loras College

Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.
Revenue
$71.8m
Assets
$101.6m
Employees
1,017
EIN
42-0680412
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)

Buena Vista University (BVU)

Buena Vista University is a private four-year college in Storm Lake, Iowa. BVU's academic programs feature a balance between traditional liberal arts courses and hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel and internships.
Revenue
$62.6m
Assets
$262.9m
Employees
1,023
EIN
42-0680404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Northern Iowa Foundation

UNI Foundation raises funds to support UNI's education, research, and scientific activities and provides scholarships for its students.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$309.7m
Employees
52
EIN
42-6058591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coe College (COE)

Coe College is a selective, private, nationally recognized four-year coeducational liberal arts institution providing superior educational experiences for students since 1851.
Revenue
$87.6m
Assets
$178.1m
Employees
1,199
EIN
42-0686467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa State University Foundation

Iowa State Foundation aligns donor passion to advance the university's Land-Grant Ideals, maximizing philanthropy for students, faculty, and facilities.
Revenue
$196.2m
Assets
$2.1b
Employees
305
EIN
42-1143702
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)

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)

Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate educational programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged and nurtured.
Revenue
$49.0m
Assets
$105.8m
Employees
922
EIN
42-0680372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allen College

Allen College is committed to preparing competent healthcare professionals through educational programs of excellence, to developing a diverse community of learners and faculty, and to promoting community service, scholarship and lifelong learning.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1351526
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wartburg College

Wartburg College is an internationally recognized liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA). Wartburg College enrolls approximately 1800 students, located in Waverly, Iowa. The college offers over 50 majors and preprofessional programs.
Revenue
$77.0m
Assets
$249.9m
Employees
1,742
EIN
42-0680351
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Christian Schools (DMCS)

Des Moines Christian School's mission is to provide an excellent, Christ-centered education to pre k - 12th grade students, to provide child care to the community and to train students to become leaders who have the ability to think, discern and act.
Revenue
$30.6m
Assets
$59.8m
Employees
344
EIN
42-1193639
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maharishi International University (MUM)

Maharishi University of Management is an American non-profit university located in Fairfield, Iowa. It was founded in 1973 and features a "consciousness-based education" system that includes the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.
Revenue
$53.4m
Assets
$81.2m
Employees
1,013
EIN
42-1315493
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)

The Society of Pella Christian Schools

A Christian education with a comprehensive 9-12 education program, our mission is to provide students with a christ-centered education and to prepare them for life-long Christian service.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
247
EIN
42-0772563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palmer College of Chiropractic

The mission of Palmer College of Chiropractic, based upon the Palmer tenets, is to educate and prepare students to become doctors of Chiropractic qualified to serve as direct access to primary health care providers and clinicians, competent in wellness pr....
Revenue
$107.2m
Assets
$343.5m
Employees
992
EIN
42-6081293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cornell College

Cornell College is a liberal arts school in Iowa that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and moral courage through innovative and immersive learning.
Revenue
$87.7m
Assets
$230.2m
Employees
983
EIN
42-0680335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morningside University

The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.
Revenue
$72.9m
Assets
$128.1m
Employees
1,033
EIN
42-0680400
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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