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Iowa youth development organizations

There are 569 youth development organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan youth development organizations employ 1,807 people, earn more than $84 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $249 million.
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Types of youth development organizations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Youth development programs
 
344
 
$24,668,997
4-H and youth agricultural programs
 
108
 
$7,681,258
Boys clubs and girls clubs
 
62
 
$25,077,903
Adult / child mentoring and big brother and sister programs
 
37
 
$5,818,561
Organizations supporting multiple youth development organizations
 
32
 
$1,912,640
Scouting organizations
 
26
 
$21,072,881
Religious youth organizations
 
16
 
$4,542,071
Organizations supporting a single youth development organization
 
11
 
$180,645
Youth development professional societies
 
6
 
$2,209,061
Youth development alliances and advocates
 
6
 
$2,036,775
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Youth development organizations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
148
 
$29,642,590
Cedar Rapids
 
51
 
$9,327,647
Waterloo
 
36
 
$6,542,500
Omaha, NE
 
33
 
$2,031,639
Iowa City
 
33
 
$1,150,488
Davenport
 
20
 
$11,072,173
Ames
 
20
 
$8,118,514
Dubuque
 
19
 
$5,103,999
Sioux City
 
14
 
$3,799,705
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Job trends for Iowa youth development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
22
1-10
 
19
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
21
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of youth development organizations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
63
$250k to $1M
 
27
$1M to $5M
 
25
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of youth development organizations in Iowa

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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
8
EIN
42-1305468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

To offer girls, residing within Iowa, se south dakota, and ne Nebraska, an opportunity to participate in the Girl scout program in accordance with the purpose of the Girl scout movement in the united states of America.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
158
EIN
42-0698218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is a premier leadership development program for girls ages 5-17 in 31 counties.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
134
EIN
42-1008848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley

The organization provides social, educational, health, cultural, character, and leadership development, to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizen....
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
50
EIN
42-6083723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Corridor

Empowers young people to reach their full potential through varied and diverse programs, serving 300 youth daily during the school year.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
93
EIN
42-1434056
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Eighty

One Eighty equips people in crisis with skills and character needed to lead productive lives, also supporting disadvantaged youth and families.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
43
EIN
32-0100540
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freedom for Youth Ministries

Empowers at-risk inner city youth and homeless young adults across Iowa through the love of Jesus Christ. Offers after-school programs and employment training.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
67
EIN
03-0530851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa 4-H Foundation

Iowa 4-H Foundation is a 4-h or youth agricultural program in Ames, IA whose mission is: The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides financial resources for youth development through 4-h.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6061606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Story County

Youth development organization providing resources and skills for youth aged 6-18 to become productive and responsible citizens.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
57
EIN
42-0888428
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is the premier youth development organization in greater Des Moines. As the #1 advocate for young people, it is their believe that every child deserves the chance at a great future.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
170
EIN
42-6075138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thriving Families Alliance

Thriving Families Alliance empowers a caring community to ensure the well-being of every child through safe and stable family programs and community partnerships.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1240327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque

Youth development center in Dubuque promoting education, character development and health with healthy meal program serving over 150k meals per year.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
56
EIN
42-0710263
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation

The Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation connects donations to Christian nonprofits, impacting vulnerable children and families through grants, consultations, and facility support.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
2
EIN
82-2837021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Youth

Project Youth is a boys clubs or girls club in Rock Valley, IA whose mission is: Project Youth operates a youth and daycare center for area children in Rock Valley, IA.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
70
EIN
42-1495998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Starts Right Here

Starts Right Here empowers disadvantaged youth through the arts and entertainment, breaking barriers of fear, and offering services in a safe environment.
Revenue
$893.5k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
9
EIN
82-4187830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dubuque Dream Center

Community development center in Dubuque, IA promoting community health and development through various strategies and activities.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
37
EIN
81-1062794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Revenue
$816.1k
Assets
$625.0k
Employees
18
EIN
42-1170475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Siouxland

Empowers youth to become productive, responsible citizens by promoting character development, behavior guidance, health, education and vocation support.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
58
EIN
42-0940032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girls Incorporated of Sioux City

Empowering over 500 girls in Sioux City, promoting character development, and self-esteem through guidance and support. Includes programs for pregnancy prevention.
Revenue
$803.5k
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
39
EIN
42-1272032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Brothersbig Sisters

Big Brothersbig Sisters empowers youth through 1-to-1 mentoring, matching them with adult volunteers for support, education enhancement and positive relationships.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
25
EIN
42-1184999
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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