EIN 47-4708375

The Des Moines Urban Experience

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Des Moines Urban Experience promotes education in African American culture and history, collaborating with like-minded organizations to cultivate awareness and appreciation of contributions. It educates Iowans on the significance of Iowa Juneteenth and celebrates African American history and culture during the annual Neighbors Day, which offers education, food, fun, and highlights small businesses.
Total revenues
$222,601
2023
Total expenses
$222,718
2023
Total assets
$359
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Des Moines Urban Experience

The annual Iowa Juneteenth Observance Neighbors Day Celebration. The 2023 celebration occurred at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 17th, in Des Moines, IA. This is the largest event for the celebration where attendees come to enjoy entertainment food and support small businesses. The event is free and had approximately 5000 attendees.
Annual Charity Golf Outing for Iowa Juneteenth Observance is a time for community members to enjoy 18 holes of golf and includes 40 participants
The 2023 Community Builders Appreciation Banquet recognizes 7 individuals and the impacts they are making in their communities in the areas of health, public affairs, gospel music, jazz, education, and advocacy. We also award our high school essay contest winners. The event has an annual attendance of 350 people.

Who funds The Des Moines Urban Experience

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bravo Greater Des MoinesOperating Grant$13,500
Enterprise Holdings FoundationProgram Support$5,000
Commerce Bancshares FoundationIowa Juneteenth$1,500

Financials for The Des Moines Urban Experience

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$204,025
Program services$18,576
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$222,601
Data update history
April 21, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
April 21, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,500 from Bravo Greater Des Moines
February 19, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementAfrican Americans
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 3092
Des Moines, IA 50316
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
iowajuneteenth.org/ 
Phone
(515) 508-9688
IRS details
EIN
47-4708375
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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