Program areas at Greater Des Moines Partnership
Regional economic development is the cornerstone of the Partnership's mission. In 2022, goals were accomplished by assisting with 17 business expansions, 15 new company relocations to the region, increased capital investment of more than 989 million in the region, and 707 new/retained jobs. In accomplishing these goals, the Partnership visited numerous local companies, pursued prospect visits and carried out recruitment trips and trade shows. In addition, Partnership efforts resulted in numerous high- profile media placements which highlighted regional strengths and opportunities. These activities were impacted by the effects of the pandemic during the year.
The entrepreneurial initiatives work platform was launched in 2007 to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region. Staff provide resources to strategically assess the commercial feasibility of products and services. In addition, consultative resources are provided in order to assist start-up ventures in the development of product and service offerings.
The Partnership through its visionary model is aligned with 24 regional chambers of commerce in the region and as a result has more than 6,500 member organizations. It offers numerous educational and professional development opportunities to help startups and small businesses grow, as well as a formal business accelerator program. Its talent development and education efforts connect employers and prospects across several employment sectors and adds value through increased programming and career development connections.
Who funds Greater Des Moines Partnership
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Greater Des Moines Partnership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tiffany Tauscheck | Chief Operating Officer / Chief Operations Officer / Chief Com Officer | $325,038 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kirk Irwin | Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Administration Officer | $245,075 | 2022-12-31 |
| Andrea Woodard | Senior Vice President , Government Relation / Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy | $135,152 | 2022-12-31 |
| Brian Crowe | Executive Vice President , Economic Development | $164,127 | 2021-12-31 |
| Marvin Dejear | Executive Vice President , Talent Development | $163,562 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Greater Des Moines Partnership
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $0 | $0 | - |
| Program services | $8,757,393 | $7,668,756 | 14.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $-174,967 | $-24,879 | -603.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $8,582,426 | $7,643,877 | 12.3% |
Organizations like Greater Des Moines Partnership
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Kansas City Area Development Council | 501(c)(6) | Kansas City, MO | $5,706,818 |
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| York County Economic Alliance | 501(c)(6) | York, PA | $3,563,396 |
| Greater New Orleans | 501(c)(6) | New Orleans, LA | $4,756,637 |
| Greater St Louis | 501(c)(6) | St Louis, MO | $14,780,936 |
| Orlando Economic Partnership (EDC) | 501(c)(6) | Orlando, FL | $9,261,893 |
| Sun Corridor | 501(c)(6) | Tucson, AZ | $2,769,557 |
| Minnesota Business Partnership | 501(c)(6) | Minneapolis, MN | $5,236,296 |
| Partnership for New York City (PFNYC) | 501(c)(6) | New York, NY | $10,070,648 |
| Greater Houston Partnership | 501(c)(6) | Houston, TX | $20,049,171 |
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Economic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- 700 Locust St Suite 100
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- Metro area
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- County
- Polk County, IA
- Website URL
- dsmpartnership.com/Â
- Phone
- (515) 286-4950
- Facebook page
- GreaterDesMoinesPartnershipÂ
- Twitter profile
- @desmoinesmetroÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 42-1489668
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1999
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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