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Iowa human service organizations

There are 1,481 human services organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan human service organizations employ 42,902 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of human service organizations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Multiservice human service organizations and networks
 
390
 
$271,020,802
Youth service organizations
 
273
 
$231,967,688
Specific population service centers
 
261
 
$510,096,599
Child daycare centers
 
197
 
$113,636,974
Residential care facilities and group homes
 
111
 
$635,577,599
Family services organizations
 
107
 
$90,020,760
Personal counseling and social service organizations
 
93
 
$31,116,400
Emergency assistance organizations
 
82
 
$45,684,649
Senior centers
 
72
 
$198,945,438
Immigrant and ethnic centers and service providers
 
54
 
$10,351,714
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Human service organizations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
358
 
$384,383,657
Cedar Rapids
 
120
 
$224,496,001
Waterloo
 
107
 
$169,669,826
Iowa City
 
103
 
$154,448,724
Davenport
 
73
 
$50,490,049
Sioux City
 
55
 
$81,633,024
Omaha, NE
 
52
 
$52,766,432
Ames
 
52
 
$95,873,649
Dubuque
 
41
 
$118,644,100
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Job trends for Iowa human service organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
127
1-10
 
113
11-25
 
104
26-100
 
167
101 to 1,000
 
95
1,000+
 
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Sizes of human service organizations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
274
$250k to $1M
 
237
$1M to $5M
 
140
$5M to $25M
 
71
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
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Directory of human service organizations in Iowa

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1-20 of 1,481

Four Oaks

Four Oaks, a non-profit child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health agency founded in 1973 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers services to children and families in all 99 Iowa counties.
Revenue
$55.2m
Assets
$49.5m
Employees
1,103
EIN
42-0998726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Haven

Hope Haven nurtures independence through a broad range of services for children, adults, and families with unique challenges. Committed staff members value and equip individuals according to their strengths and abilities.
Revenue
$56.3m
Assets
$49.0m
Employees
899
EIN
42-0890017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Exceptional Persons

Exceptional Persons supports individuals with disabilities, strengthens families, and provides transportation services.
Revenue
$23.5m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
393
EIN
42-0794846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Valley Hospice (CVH)

Cedar Valley Hospice (CVH) is the area's leader in end-of-life care and has been serving our community since 1979. CVH provides physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
143
EIN
42-1135294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-Step Services

Mid-Step Services provides care, vocational, educational, and recreational services to individuals with mental disabilities in Sioux City, IA.
Revenue
$30.7m
Assets
$24.1m
Employees
719
EIN
42-1086647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vodec

To provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
527
EIN
42-0939347
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Systems Unlimited

Partnering with people who have disibilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity and growth.
Revenue
$45.5m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
1,261
EIN
42-0985205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northcrest

To provide services to benefit older adults that include a continuum of Life-Care services and living options, which promote independence and a nurturing environment with dignity and respect that includes personal and financial security.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$89.2m
Employees
226
EIN
42-0883987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Village Northwest Unlimited

Engaged in activities to improve the health, education, rehabilitation, employment, recreation facilities, legal rights and spiritual guidance for persons with disabilities.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
350
EIN
42-1044017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wesley Retirement Services

WesleyLife offers a comprehensive network of services to help older adults remain active and independent, wherever they call home. It's their mission to help those they serve lead healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives that focus on possibilities.
Revenue
$110.7m
Assets
$329.4m
Employees
3,189
EIN
42-0680440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Meth-Wick Community

Our mission is to provide a secure and caring living environment to those we serve, allowing them to maintain their dignity and to enrich The quality of their lives as they age. Continuing care retirement Community.
Revenue
$21.8m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
247
EIN
42-0838541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
1,039
EIN
42-0680438
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ymca of the Iowa Mississippi Valley

Ymca promoting healthy spirit, mind and body; focusing on youth development; strengthening community. Serving 61k+ in Davenport, IA area with expanding facilities.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$69.9m
Employees
929
EIN
42-0703278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Opportunities / Community Opportunities Inc

New Opportunities / Community Opportunities Inc provides support, services and programs to combat poverty and promote self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
170
EIN
42-0923412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nishna Productions

Nishna Productions trains and houses handicapped individuals through a custodial care-based residential organization in Shenandoah, IA.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
302
EIN
42-1025042
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute for Community Alliances

ICA informs regional and national efforts to end homelessness with data-driven solutions, training and support via HMIS services.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
145
EIN
42-1352902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Threshold

Operation Threshold helps people meet basic needs, offers parent education, and provides weatherization assistance in Waterloo, IA.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
52
EIN
42-0982549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skyline Center

To assist persons with disabilities to live independently, to access community based resources, to break down barriers to independence, and to reach individualized employment goals.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
165
EIN
42-0886052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hills and Dales Child Development Center

Hills & Dales, a human services organization provides services to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. It has always been the primary focus to serve people with significant medical needs.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
684
EIN
42-1388270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Living

Discovery Living provides supported community living services for adults with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling lives in the mainstream of society.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
281
EIN
42-1082773
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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