Nonprofits in Iowa

Name: Top 20 Iowa nonprofits
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There are 31,711 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 240,806 people, earn more than $29 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $92 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	12,499	78,093	$11,615,797,514	$26,013,671,379
Cedar Rapids	1,850	21,610	$2,469,753,161	$8,029,519,912
Waterloo	1,526	17,238	$1,791,113,470	$9,927,449,833
Iowa City	1,389	12,177	$1,692,186,780	$16,324,427,345
Davenport	1,131	15,551	$1,387,863,908	$3,706,345,206
Ames	974	4,324	$635,831,051	$3,744,108,890
Omaha, NE	820	4,026	$418,170,249	$1,424,055,303
Dubuque	806	10,881	$951,385,817	$5,999,028,926
Sioux City	730	9,384	$774,649,003	$1,436,438,941

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	2,702
1-10	1,316
11-25	595
26-100	570
101 to 1,000	325
1,000+	53

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, Care Initiatives, and Unitypoint Clinic.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, colleges, hospital systems, senior residential care facilities, and home health care agencies.

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,358
$250k to $1M	1,679
$1M to $5M	962
$5M to $25M	397
$25M to $100M	125
$100M+	43

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 4.3% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Iowa with more than $100 million account for 53.2% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, hospital systems, social and country clubs, colleges, and credit unions.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,581	3,666	$688,633,654	$2,365,726,600
Religious organizations	3,494	815	$144,120,231	$624,104,392
Educational institutions	2,680	39,632	$3,551,676,440	$17,190,200,645
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,411	10,994	$2,930,731,024	$1,125,163,529
Foundations	1,863	834	$827,265,623	$6,711,608,301
Mutual assistance organizations	1,543	831	$1,279,671,474	$1,774,773,693
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,539	8,475	$3,020,152,121	$35,797,346,514
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,522	4,437	$320,533,747	$1,280,669,479
Human service organizations	1,401	45,190	$2,225,729,025	$4,481,062,608
Health organizations	674	96,417	$11,511,181,624	$14,671,314,377

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1-20 of 31,711

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

$19.6m

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

$244.4m

Assets

$292.9m

Employees

1,090

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

$3.8m

Assets

$115.9m

Employees

EIN

42-6057097

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

$351.2m

Assets

$3.0b

Employees

2,262

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

$67.4m

Assets

$114.8m

Employees

1,052

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

$253.0m

Assets

$538.2m

Employees

2,852

EIN

42-0680460

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

$61.2m

Assets

$51.5m

Employees

974

EIN

42-0998726

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

$16.7m

Assets

$34.7m

Employees

121

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

$3.3m

Assets

$14.2m

Employees

EIN

42-1305468

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa Hospital Association

Iowa Hospital Association: Represents and supports Iowa hospitals in achieving goals; provides data analysis and educational programs for members.

Revenue

$9.3m

Assets

$14.5m

Employees

EIN

42-0706508

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

$55.5m

Assets

$243.3m

Employees

1,025

EIN

42-0680404

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

$51.9m

Assets

$40.4m

Employees

962

EIN

42-0890017

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

$39.2m

Assets

$224.2m

Employees

EIN

42-6058591

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

EIN

42-6139033

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

$53.9m

Assets

$108.8m

Employees

1,150

EIN

42-0680372

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lifespace Communities

Lifespace Communities creates senior living communities in several states, recognizing the importance of dedicated employees and disaster relief support.

Revenue

$328.7m

Assets

$1.4b

Employees

4,787

EIN

42-1068850

IRS type

501(c)(3)

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a medical facility operating in Dubuque, Iowa. Finley is a 126 bed, non-profit hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has been licensed by the state of Iowa.

Revenue

$140.4m

Assets

$225.1m

Employees

1,017

EIN

42-0680354

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit corporation providing quality addiction treatment and prevention services to individuals and families throughout the Midwest.

Revenue

$12.8m

Assets

$24.3m

Employees

173

EIN

42-0947309

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

$91.2m

Assets

$182.6m

Employees

1,321

EIN

42-0686467

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc. (chcseia) provides comprehensive Health services, behavioral Health services, general dentistry and Community Health programs and other healthcare services to the residents of the southeast Iowa region. ....

Revenue

$29.2m

Assets

$27.7m

Employees

224

EIN

42-1527584

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

The Trustees of Grinnell College

Loras College

Drake University

Four Oaks

Hope Ministries

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

Buena Vista University (BVU)

Hope Haven

University of Northern Iowa Foundation

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Upper Iowa University

Lifespace Communities

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Coe College (COE)

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

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