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Iowa arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,534arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowanarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 4,902 people, earn more than $294 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
419
$84,290,343
Historical societies and organizations
320
$26,678,642
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
289
$24,900,116
Museums
205
$97,319,652
History museums
115
$28,683,814
Theaters
100
$16,435,880
Music festival and event organizations
92
$5,198,693
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
76
$4,811,312
Media production and publishing organizations
63
$36,646,898
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
48
$10,870,173
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
336
$125,158,675
Cedar Rapids
132
$24,675,449
Iowa City
108
$21,382,087
Waterloo
85
$7,475,947
Davenport
73
$17,235,355
Ames
63
$6,597,063
Dubuque
61
$17,273,173
Omaha, NE
45
$6,518,871
Sioux City
38
$9,752,567
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Job trends for Iowa arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
172
1-10
135
11-25
34
26-100
30
101 to 1,000
10
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
376
$250k to $1M
114
$1M to $5M
47
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Iowa

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Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts organization. They present professional touring productions direct from Broadway, and have positioned Des Moines as a top destination for world-class productions.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$51.4m
Employees
499
EIN
51-0138181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Center of Iowa (SCI)

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$48.3m
Employees
87
EIN
42-6097912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

The museum is a national treasure that explores the diversity of American immigration through the lens of Norwegian-American experience, showcases the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian fold and fine arts.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
54
EIN
42-6081638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Art Center

The Des Moines Art Center engages diverse local, national, and international audiences with the art of today through its museum and school, adding to the cultural record through collections and programs.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$159.8m
Employees
130
EIN
42-0680419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa PBS Foundation (IPTV)

Iowa Public Television provides quality, alternative programming that educates, enlightens, and entertains Iowans throughout the state.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
17
EIN
42-1169207
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio enriches the civic and cultural life in Iowa with high quality news and cultural programming, while also creating new monetization opportunities for IPR.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
71
EIN
20-4227123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO)

Des Moines Metro Opera is a major American Summer Opera Festival founded in 1973 and is the state's largest performing arts organization, annually producing over 100 performances in the metro area and around the region.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
167
EIN
23-7319903
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame

Dubuque's National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship with exhibits showcasing the region's history and natural life.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
214
EIN
42-6072050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bravo Greater Des Moines

To provide Greater Des Moines with an enriched quality of life by increasing cultural awareness, advocacy and funding, as well as fostering collaboration among cultural organizations.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
4
EIN
20-3598346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. Bringing art and people together. We enrich our community with the experience of art through education, collections, exhibitions and preservation.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
41
EIN
42-6090398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Arnolds Park

PROVIDE & PRESERVE FAMILY FUN IN THE IOWA GREAT LAKES AREA through the operation of its historical amusement park, excursion boat, and maritime museum.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$50.1m
Employees
298
EIN
42-1231504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Living History Farms

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
67
EIN
42-6127198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML)

NCSML's mission is to inspire people from every background to connect to Czech and Slovak history and culture.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$31.9m
Employees
46
EIN
51-0189030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Des Moines Community Playhouse creates shared experiences through live theatre, promoting art and cultural enrichment in the local community.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
55
EIN
42-0710259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scola

SCOLA is a nonprofit educational organization that receives and re-transmits television programming from around the world in native languages. SCOLA also provides other language learning services.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
6
EIN
36-3530326
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Iowa Children's Museum

To inspire every child to imagine, create, discover and explore through the power of play. At the Iowa Children's Museum, children and their families are invited to play and learn in a place where all people are accepted and celebrated.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
76
EIN
42-1461422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orchestra Iowa

Orchestra Iowa fosters symphonic music appreciation through quality performances, education, and community involvement, reaching 25k+ annually in Eastern Iowa.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
238
EIN
42-0772544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theatre Cedar Rapids

Theatre Cedar Rapids inspires with productions and educational programs, welcoming over 40K visitors annually. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
42
EIN
42-0890913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Surf Ballroom and Museum

Historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA. Museum open daily with educational and entertainment programs. Preserving cultural heritage.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
81
EIN
26-1160215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colts Drum and Bugle

To educate young people in life skills and as leaders of the future. Our programs all require dedication and hard work and all are performance-based educational ensembles.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
9
EIN
42-1057444
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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