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Des Moines recreation, sports, and social clubs

There are 660 recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs in the greater Des Moines metro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro recreation, sports, and social clubs employ 3,250 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $461 million.
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Types of recreation, sports, and social clubs in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
325
 
$30,907,745
Recreation, sports, and social club professional societies
 
118
 
$1,448,563
Baseball and softball leagues
 
93
 
$6,300,155
Social and country clubs
 
86
 
$2,548,194,173
Soccer clubs and leagues
 
44
 
$9,866,578
Community parks and recreation centers
 
29
 
$13,113,403
Football clubs and leagues
 
21
 
$1,120,265
Sports competitions
 
19
 
$4,271,250
Parks and playgrounds
 
16
 
$7,950,211
Sports training camps and centers
 
16
 
$6,776,102
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Job trends for Des Moines recreation, sports, and social clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
62
1-10
 
17
11-25
 
15
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of recreation, sports, and social clubs in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
140
$250k to $1M
 
43
$1M to $5M
 
14
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of recreation, sports, and social clubs in Des Moines

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Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation

The Iowa State Fair Foundation raises funds for renovation and preservation of the historic fairgrounds to ensure it is Iowa's great celebration.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1376689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Altoona Campus

The Greater Altoona community service campus shall build a healthier community by improving its quality of life through diverse, multi-generational programming to meet physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of those we serve.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
235
EIN
42-1445489
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics Iowa

Special Olympics Iowa provides sports training, competition, and health services for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Grimes, IA.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
21
EIN
51-0176029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino

We will value our guests, employees and community through outstanding racing, gaming and entertainment that exceeds expectations.
Revenue
$2.5b
Assets
$290.5m
Employees
1,293
EIN
42-1244913
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union

Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union promotes and regulates girls' high school athletics through state and district tournaments.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
16
EIN
42-0650134
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wakonda Club

Wakonda Club is a private, full service, family oriented, social club dedicated to providing our members with superior service, recreational amenities, and social community.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
217
EIN
42-0624971
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Des Moines Golf and Country Club

The organization's primary mission is to promote and improve social interaction between its members and provide recreation primarily in the game of Golf. Provides recreation facilities (Golf, tennis & swimming) for members.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
486
EIN
42-0214510
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Lake Panorama Association

Lake Panorama Association provides recreational facilities, oversees the national resort, and removes silt to improve water quality in Panora, IA.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
108
EIN
42-6139366
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Hyperion Field Club

Hyperion Field Club is a member-owned country club in Johnston, IA with an 18-hole golf course, dining rooms, and clubhouse events.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
230
EIN
42-0325820
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Iowa Volleyball Association

The Iowa Volleyball Association promotes volleyball through structured programs, tournaments, training, and resources for players, coaches, and club directors of all ages.
Revenue
$905.6k
Assets
$618.6k
Employees
5
EIN
42-1213148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hockey Club Des Moines

Hockey Club Des Moines operates a youth hockey league, supporting and encouraging participation and sportsmanship. They also run tournaments for youth hockey players and provide clinics to help build skills. The club is located in Urbandale, IA.
Revenue
$810.0k
Assets
$28.2k
Employees
7
EIN
82-4531141
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Youth Hockey Association

The Des Moines Youth Hockey Association promotes youth hockey, developing skills and values like sportsmanship and teamwork in a fun, enthusiastic environment.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$174.8k
Employees
2
EIN
72-1571027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Des Moines Embassy Club

The Des Moines Embassy Club organizes social events that promote the mutual interests of its members. It is a recreational, pleasure, or social club located in Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
107
EIN
42-0639515
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Iowa Soccer Association

To provide educational, developmental and competition opportunities, in addition to administrative resources, support and processes for its affiliate organizations.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$624.8k
Employees
10
EIN
42-1290511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kingdom Cares International

Youth-focused basketball program teaching leadership, teamwork, and life skills while enhancing basketball abilities with the aim of college scholarships.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$244.2k
Employees
20
EIN
80-0303407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Rush Soccer Club

Iowa Rush Soccer Club promotes soccer in the community, providing training, camps, and competition opportunities for over 1,000 members.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$715.7k
Employees
8
EIN
42-1493872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Golf Association

The Iowa Golf Association is the governing body for amateurgolf in the state of Iowa and exists as a non-profit organization that works to preserve, protect and promote the best interests and spirit of the game.
Revenue
$962.2k
Assets
$431.5k
Employees
9
EIN
42-1203480
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Iowa Golf Association Foundation

The Iowa Golf Association Foundation promotes golf, supports junior programs, awards scholarships, and manages the Hall of Fame to benefit Iowa golfers.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1856546
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Soccer Development Foundation

ISDF designs a multi-use soccer venue to energize Iowa's economy, unite people, provide opportunities for youth and support amateur athletics.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
0
EIN
84-4367003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Park and Recreation Foundation

Foundation promoting Des Moines parks, greenways, & recreation programs through facility construction & swimming lesson scholarships for low-income & ESL participants.
Revenue
$872.2k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1390788
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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