Nonprofits in Iowa

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There are 29,814 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 236,363 people, earn more than $24 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $75 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	11,983	74,343	$9,930,619,468	$24,123,324,638
Cedar Rapids	1,711	20,273	$1,938,035,717	$6,334,223,228
Waterloo	1,342	17,056	$1,603,918,740	$7,976,338,671
Iowa City	1,291	12,856	$1,401,993,215	$11,002,417,667
Davenport	1,071	15,743	$1,263,577,682	$3,303,914,821
Ames	908	4,338	$404,154,003	$2,946,681,806
Omaha, NE	798	3,893	$366,392,246	$1,301,886,426
Dubuque	721	10,048	$741,486,183	$2,829,251,326
Sioux City	680	9,523	$701,464,949	$1,297,766,774

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	2,089
1-10	1,218
11-25	552
26-100	529
101 to 1,000	314
1,000+	50

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Iowa is driven by large organizations like Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Unitypoint Clinic, and Genesis Health System.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, senior residential care facilities, colleges, christian organizations, and universities.

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,191
$250k to $1M	1,529
$1M to $5M	748
$5M to $25M	370
$25M to $100M	99
$100M+	40

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, and Unitypoint Clinic earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Iowa.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.8% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Iowa with more than $100 million account for 51.8% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, public sector improvement organizations, christian organizations, public utilities, and senior residential care facilities.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,503	4,621	$606,808,539	$1,537,684,715
Religious organizations	3,234	18,959	$1,837,733,678	$2,921,674,345
Educational institutions	2,634	38,667	$2,773,335,208	$13,186,180,982
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,054	7,135	$226,552,797	$518,193,953
Foundations	1,825	590	$775,176,333	$6,599,809,854
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,555	4,350	$266,224,755	$1,106,845,088
Mutual assistance organizations	1,458	823	$940,195,122	$1,582,439,490
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,457	7,017	$3,545,716,547	$17,105,574,652
Human service organizations	1,270	54,560	$2,158,952,656	$4,473,495,750
Unions and employment organizations	831	9,242	$376,187,607	$454,611,797

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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

$29.5m

Assets

$38.2m

Employees

EIN

42-0796455

IRS type

501(c)(5)

Act

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

$240.7m

Assets

$448.9m

Employees

1,270

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

$6.9m

Assets

$128.0m

Employees

N/A

EIN

42-6057097

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$211.6m

Assets

$2.5b

Employees

2,754

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

$64.0m

Assets

$121.8m

Employees

1,157

EIN

42-0680412

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

$38.2m

Assets

$39.6m

Employees

954

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

$222.3m

Assets

$506.5m

Employees

3,333

EIN

42-0680460

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

$17.1m

Assets

$28.5m

Employees

EIN

42-1512992

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

$1.5m

Assets

$12.5m

Employees

EIN

42-1305468

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa Hospital Association

The Iowa Hospital Association is the organization that represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their missions and goals.

Revenue

$10.4m

Assets

$17.3m

Employees

EIN

42-0706508

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Opportunity Village / One Vision

Serving persons with disabilities. The Village provides housing, training, and support services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities who require special assistance and supervision.

Revenue

$23.4m

Assets

$47.7m

Employees

832

EIN

42-0953968

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

$15.9m

Assets

$34.0m

Employees

217

EIN

39-1902797

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

$46.2m

Assets

$64.5m

Employees

391

EIN

27-2092557

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lifespace Communities

Creating Communities celebrating the lives of seniors. We also provide support to our employees through disaster relief funds. Lifespace recognizes that its mission can only be fulfilled through the dedicated efforts of its employees, therefore included i...

Revenue

$281.5m

Assets

$1.1b

Employees

3,920

EIN

42-1068850

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

$66.6m

Assets

$114.2m

Employees

1,540

EIN

42-0680372

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

We strive to be the Health Care Provider of Choice and the Employer of Choice by understanding and meeting the special needs of our Residents, Families, and Employees.

Revenue

$9.5m

Assets

$27.3m

Employees

185

EIN

42-0866122

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

$82.9m

Assets

$187.2m

Employees

1,545

EIN

42-0686467

IRS type

501(c)(3)

University of Northern Iowa Foundation

The University of Northern Iowa Foundation's mission is to sustain, grow and promote the University of Northern Iowa by soliciting and managing gifts to support the University's education, research and scientific activities. Sustain, grow and promote th...

Revenue

$31.7m

Assets

$173.4m

Employees

EIN

42-6058591

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

$49.8m

Assets

$204.8m

Employees

1,288

EIN

42-0680404

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts organization. They present professional touring productions direct from Broadway, and have positioned Des Moines as a top destination for world-class productions.

Revenue

$5.3m

Assets

$44.6m

Employees

388

EIN

51-0138181

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)

Act

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Grinnell College

Loras College

Four Oaks

Drake University

Hope Ministries

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

Opportunity Village / One Vision

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

LifeServe Blood Center

Lifespace Communities

Upper Iowa University

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

Coe College (COE)

University of Northern Iowa Foundation

Buena Vista University (BVU)

Des Moines Performing Arts

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