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EIN 42-1484890

Des Moines Public Library Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
Description
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation raises funds to financially support the Des Moines Public Library system. The Foundation's mission includes providing for Library collections, growth of technology and programs such as avid - authors visiting in Des Moines - author series. Additionally, the Foundation holds events to raise awareness about the services offered by the Library.
Total revenues
$833,891
2023
Total expenses
$639,786
2023
Total assets
$4,773,339
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Des Moines Public Library Foundation

The Foundation's mission is to provide financial support to the Des Moines Public Library system. The Foundation raises funds to provide for Library collections, growth of technology and programs such as avid - authors visiting in Des Moines - author series, the summer reading program for children, and teen programming.
The Foundation's mission is to hold events to raise awareness about the services the Library offers.

Who funds Des Moines Public Library Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prairie Meadows Race Track & CasinoSummer Reading & School Readiness$20,000
Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino2024 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (Avid)$20,000
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGift Portion of Iad Event.$18,840
...and 19 more grants received totalling $177,674

Financials for Des Moines Public Library Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$697,882
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$122,328
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$39,407
Net income from fundraising events$-25,726
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$833,891
Data update history
April 24, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $18,840 from Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
November 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
dmpl.org/connect/support-the-library/dmpl-foundation 
Phone
(515) 412-0180
IRS details
EIN
42-1484890
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Central organization
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