Nonprofits in Iowa

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There are 32,836 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 238,945 people, earn more than $34 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $98 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	12,724	75,288	$12,536,587,496	$27,052,022,181
Cedar Rapids	1,956	23,105	$3,038,082,681	$8,958,714,716
Waterloo	1,602	17,862	$2,119,604,036	$11,200,925,928
Iowa City	1,468	10,647	$1,506,459,697	$15,700,318,081
Davenport	1,177	15,360	$1,522,753,670	$3,847,743,910
Ames	1,007	4,515	$587,117,288	$4,017,471,349
Omaha, NE	874	4,350	$515,675,444	$1,524,073,951
Dubuque	845	10,834	$1,132,536,550	$6,847,574,506
Sioux City	755	9,210	$928,966,994	$1,514,573,257

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	3,804
1-10	1,389
11-25	605
26-100	577
101 to 1,000	317
1,000+	52

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Iowa is driven by large organizations like Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation, Care Initiatives, and Unitypoint Clinic.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, colleges, hospital systems, home health care agencies, and community clinics.

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,538
$250k to $1M	1,870
$1M to $5M	953
$5M to $25M	432
$25M to $100M	142
$100M+	48

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Wells Fargo & Co Employee Benefit Trust, Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, and Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Iowa.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.0% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Iowa with more than $100 million account for 56.6% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, pension and retirement funds, social and country clubs, hospital systems, and colleges.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,681	3,609	$744,684,045	$2,632,256,393
Religious organizations	3,706	986	$158,006,269	$696,511,420
Educational institutions	2,705	39,401	$3,832,501,362	$18,306,852,229
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,639	11,447	$2,995,144,706	$1,299,683,526
Foundations	1,860	906	$1,488,111,588	$8,102,722,914
Mutual assistance organizations	1,606	834	$4,381,539,923	$2,491,833,619
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,586	4,770	$331,713,556	$1,462,297,302
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,580	8,307	$3,577,089,880	$36,956,690,051
Human service organizations	1,488	42,990	$1,892,796,528	$2,856,103,961
Health organizations	687	94,872	$12,356,622,922	$15,936,783,042

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1-20 of 32,836

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

The National Pork Producers Council, representing 42 affiliated state associations, works to ensure that the U.S. pork industry remains a consistent and responsible supplier of high-quality pork to domestic and international markets.

Revenue

$26.2m

Assets

$39.1m

Employees

EIN

42-0796455

IRS type

501(c)(5)

Intermediaryed

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)

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Hall-Perrine Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of Linn County, Iowa, by responding to changing social, economic and cultural needs.

Revenue

$5.8m

Assets

$128.5m

Employees

EIN

42-6057097

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

$63.3m

Assets

$112.3m

Employees

1,008

EIN

42-0680412

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

$397.4m

Assets

$3.2b

Employees

2,532

EIN

42-0680387

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Hope Ministries

To rescue those who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted, providing opportunities for hope, recovery and restoration through the love of Jesus Christ.

Revenue

$15.6m

Assets

$39.1m

Employees

EIN

42-1512992

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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)

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

$263.1m

Assets

$607.5m

Employees

2,898

EIN

42-0680460

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa FFA Foundation

Established in 1986, the Iowa FFA Foundation is a non-profit foundation created to provide financial support to agricultural education organizations in Iowa.

Revenue

$2.0m

Assets

$14.3m

Employees

EIN

42-1305468

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa Hospital Association

The Iowa Hospital Association advocates for hospitals, provides educational resources, and connects members with policymakers to enhance healthcare quality in Iowa.

Revenue

$15.5m

Assets

$19.3m

Employees

EIN

42-0706508

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

$8.2m

Assets

$189.6m

Employees

EIN

42-1312301

IRS type

501(c)(3)

PEO Educational Loan Fund

I can generate a shorter description: Peo Eductional Loan Fund is a Des Moines-based financial institution/credit union that earned nearly $4M in revenues last year.

Revenue

$5.8m

Assets

$94.5m

Employees

EIN

42-6078059

IRS type

501(c)(3)

UnityPoint Health.

UnityPoint Health improves community health and access to care through healthcare services, charity care, and means-tested programs in Muscatine, IA.

Revenue

$68.0m

Assets

$78.0m

Employees

367

EIN

42-0680337

IRS type

501(c)(3)

LifeServe Blood Center

LifeServe Blood Center is a blood collection organization providing blood and blood products to hospital patients in need. We save lives in partnership with the communities we serve by providing high quality blood.

Revenue

$52.4m

Assets

$122.4m

Employees

469

EIN

27-2092557

IRS type

501(c)(3)

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge covers an eight county area in North Central Iowa with a population of approximately 100,000. Their vast network of health care experts includes 28 clinics, a regional medical center, care at home and a mental health center.

Revenue

$184.1m

Assets

$231.6m

Employees

1,045

EIN

42-1009175

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Care Initiatives

Care Initiatives provides compassionate and individualized care to over 2,200 residents in 44 nursing homes and other facilities across Iowa.

Revenue

$261.1m

Assets

$173.4m

Employees

5,819

EIN

76-0262402

IRS type

501(c)(3)

World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize Foundation invests in youth, recognizes food security innovators, and convenes global leaders to enhance sustainable food systems worldwide.

Revenue

$6.8m

Assets

$58.4m

Employees

EIN

42-1356715

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Compass Healthcare Collaborative

Iowa Healthcare Collaborative improves healthcare quality, safety, and value by educating providers and reducing opioid misuse through outreach programs.

Revenue

$8.0m

Assets

$14.1m

Employees

EIN

20-3869767

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

For almost 80 years, the community of Manning has maintained a quality hospital, providing local residents with some of the best health care services in West Central Iowa.

Revenue

$18.9m

Assets

$35.5m

Employees

164

EIN

39-1902797

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Individuals, businesses and organizations make either restricted or unrestricted donations to the Foundation for specific funds, including endowments for non-profit organizations, as well as donor-advised funds.

Revenue

$9.4m

Assets

$72.8m

Employees

EIN

42-1508117

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Directory of nonprofits in Iowa

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

Intermediaryed

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Loras College

The Trustees of Grinnell College

Hope Ministries

Four Oaks

Drake University

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

PEO Educational Loan Fund

UnityPoint Health.

LifeServe Blood Center

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge

Care Initiatives

World Food Prize Foundation

Compass Healthcare Collaborative

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

Community Foundation of Johnson County

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