Nonprofits in Iowa

Name: Top 20 Iowa nonprofits
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There are 32,290 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 272,773 people, earn more than $33 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $94 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	12,652	72,172	$12,145,016,829	$25,216,578,083
Cedar Rapids	1,890	21,167	$2,579,817,378	$8,301,741,886
Waterloo	1,565	17,290	$1,978,937,531	$10,580,178,959
Iowa City	1,438	11,726	$1,783,257,816	$16,562,194,492
Davenport	1,141	15,366	$1,401,760,618	$3,616,471,969
Ames	996	4,424	$567,929,828	$3,860,009,792
Omaha, NE	852	44,004	$456,663,194	$1,473,584,804
Dubuque	826	10,617	$1,012,567,722	$6,447,166,301
Sioux City	741	8,631	$825,930,437	$1,457,028,184

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	3,636
1-10	1,354
11-25	610
26-100	579
101 to 1,000	317
1,000+	53

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Iowa is driven by large organizations like The Red Oak Country Club, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation, Care Initiatives, and Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines.
The largest employers tend to be social and country clubs, general hospitals, colleges, hospital systems, and home health care agencies.

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,484
$250k to $1M	1,784
$1M to $5M	906
$5M to $25M	403
$25M to $100M	138
$100M+	47

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, Wells Fargo & Co Employee Benefit Trust, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, and Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Iowa.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Iowa with more than $100 million account for 56.6% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, social and country clubs, pension and retirement funds, hospital systems, and colleges.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,627	3,606	$681,080,410	$2,492,829,984
Religious organizations	3,651	993	$161,804,183	$656,715,164
Educational institutions	2,647	39,189	$3,601,957,252	$17,617,615,563
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,554	50,977	$3,039,198,901	$1,223,968,130
Foundations	1,838	887	$1,377,347,219	$7,527,137,203
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,554	4,823	$293,466,224	$1,359,092,365
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,550	8,317	$3,357,303,241	$36,683,596,505
Mutual assistance organizations	1,549	833	$4,110,848,636	$2,187,162,099
Human service organizations	1,449	41,858	$1,854,381,630	$2,802,445,751
Health organizations	665	90,961	$11,686,447,835	$14,536,767,975

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1-20 of 32,290

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

$24.9m

Assets

$40.4m

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

$240.7m

Assets

$298.1m

Employees

1,055

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

$25.8m

Assets

$121.6m

Employees

EIN

42-6057097

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

$63.3m

Assets

$112.3m

Employees

1,008

EIN

42-0680412

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

$364.4m

Assets

$3.0b

Employees

2,514

EIN

42-0680387

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

$46.6m

Assets

$56.5m

Employees

1,090

EIN

42-0998726

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

$263.1m

Assets

$607.5m

Employees

2,898

EIN

42-0680460

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

$16.2m

Assets

$36.6m

Employees

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

The Iowa Hospital Association advocates for hospitals, provides educational resources, and connects members with policymakers to enhance healthcare quality in Iowa.

Revenue

$9.8m

Assets

$16.1m

Employees

EIN

42-0706508

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

$48.7m

Assets

$41.5m

Employees

938

EIN

42-0890017

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

The Principal Financial Group Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds various nonprofits. It is located in Des Moines, IA and made one grant last year.

Revenue

$8.2m

Assets

$189.6m

Employees

EIN

42-1312301

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

For almost 80 years, the community of Manning has maintained a quality hospital, providing local residents with some of the best health care services in West Central Iowa.

Revenue

$18.9m

Assets

$35.5m

Employees

164

EIN

39-1902797

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa Healthcare Collaborative

Iowa Healthcare Collaborative improves healthcare quality, safety, and value by educating providers and reducing opioid misuse through outreach programs.

Revenue

$7.1m

Assets

$12.9m

Employees

EIN

20-3869767

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Care Initiatives

Care Initiatives provides compassionate and individualized care to over 2,200 residents in 44 nursing homes and other facilities across Iowa.

Revenue

$261.1m

Assets

$173.4m

Employees

5,819

EIN

76-0262402

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Grand View University

Grand View is a not-for-profit liberal arts university offering bachelor's and master's degrees. It is a private institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Revenue

$63.1m

Assets

$118.1m

Employees

927

EIN

42-0681049

IRS type

501(c)(3)

River Bend Food Reservoir

River Bend Food Reservoir is a food bank or pantry in Davenport, IA whose mission is: To lead the community-wide effort to end hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

Revenue

$45.4m

Assets

$35.6m

Employees

EIN

36-3147342

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

We strive to be the Health Care Provider of Choice and the Employer of Choice by understanding and meeting the special needs of our Residents, Families, and Employees.

Revenue

$9.6m

Assets

$35.1m

Employees

170

EIN

42-0866122

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Individuals, businesses and organizations make either restricted or unrestricted donations to the Foundation for specific funds, including endowments for non-profit organizations, as well as donor-advised funds.

Revenue

$16.6m

Assets

$66.2m

Employees

EIN

42-1508117

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

$109.1m

Assets

$811.9m

Employees

EIN

42-6139033

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

Loras College

The Trustees of Grinnell College

Four Oaks

Drake University

Hope Ministries

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

Hope Haven

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

Iowa Healthcare Collaborative

Care Initiatives

Grand View University

River Bend Food Reservoir

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

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