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Des Moines foundations

There are 468foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Des Moinesmetro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro foundationsemploy 417 people, earn more than $340 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of foundations in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
360
$130,863,260
Grantmaking public charity foundations
45
$178,672,050
Community foundations
17
$136,175,655
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
14
$768,105
Corporate foundations
11
$7,116,489
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
1
$589,893
Organizations supporting a single foundation
1
$0
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Job trends for Des Moines foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
29
1-10
11
11-25
2
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
232
$250k to $1M
48
$1M to $5M
24
$5M to $25M
9
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
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Directory of foundations in Des Moines

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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
$130.1m
Assets
$706.0m
Employees
38
EIN
42-6139033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize is awarded each year to an individual who has made significant advances in improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$57.5m
Employees
12
EIN
42-1356715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Central Iowa

Lead community change to improve lives in the priorities of education, income and health. Mobilize Central iowans to give, advocate and volunteer. To improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community.
Revenue
$26.4m
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
99
EIN
42-0680425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ucs Healthcare

UCS Healthcare provides comprehensive health care services, including counseling and addiction treatment through methadone/suboxone dispensing. Located in West Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
159
EIN
42-1407566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seidler Foundation

The Seidler Foundation is a private foundation located in Des Moines, IA that supported 107 grants last year. Grantees include Cornell College - General Fund. The foundation is supported by Excell Marketing LLC.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$43.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1209825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation

The Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation is a private foundation that made 21 grants last year. The foundation is located in Des Moines, IA and is supported by The Waldinger Corporation. Grantees include Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1293625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard O Jacobson Foundation

The Richard O Jacobson Foundation is a private foundation that supports The Iowa State University Foundation. It made nine grants last year and is located in Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$24.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0192624
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Geisler-Penquite Foundation

The Geisler-Penquite Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds an endowment fund. The Foundation made 17 grants last year. Grantees include Central College and others. The Foundation is located in Newton, IA.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7103845
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
$4.7m
Assets
$207.8m
Employees
3
EIN
42-1312301
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
$3.3m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
3
EIN
42-1298055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ag Technology and Environmental Stewardship Foundation

The Ag Technology and Environmental Stewardship Foundation (ATESF) supports research, evaluation of current practices, and development of new nitrogen management practices for agricultural producers in the state of Iowa.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$479.6k
Employees
0
EIN
42-1510504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marvin M Jorgensen Charitable Trust

The Marvin M Jorgensen Charitable Trust solely benefits Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and has no existing programs since its creation this year.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
0
EIN
87-6969181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lauridsen Family Foundation

The Lauridsen Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Ankeny, IA that primarily funds general support. One of its grantees is Mainframe Studios, and it made one grant last year.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2871002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lifespace Foundation

The Lifespace Foundation raises and invests funds for the charitable purposes of Lifespace Communities and its affiliates.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1370848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Athene Charitable Foundation

The Athene Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds education, civic and community, health & human services, and arts & culture. The foundation made 109 grants last year. It is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1431745
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bright Foundation

The Bright Foundation is a private foundation that provides land rental income for charitable purposes. The foundation made 11 grants last year and its grantees include Iowa State University. The foundation is located in Urbandale, IA.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
2
EIN
42-6073848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wellmark Foundation

The Wellmark Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Des Moines, IA. The foundation made $3,814,000 in grants last year and has total assets of $75,485,307.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$68.7m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1368650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Noble Foundation

The Noble Foundation is a private foundation that funds general support. It made 18 grants last year, and its grantees include St Simon Peter Episcopal Church and others. It is located in West Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1427324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meredith Corporation Foundation

The Meredith Corporation Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Des Moines, IA. The foundation's grant focus is factors, and it made $1,532,240 in grants last year. It holds $13,808,016 in total assets.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1426258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ellipsis Foundation

The Ellipsis Foundation manages and accepts public contributions to assist and benefit Ellipsis, a non-profit organization. Its programs solely focus on charitable and educational purposes that align with Ellipsis' mission.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1331493
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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