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Des Moines area nonprofits

There are 12,567 organizations in the greater Des Moinesmetro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro nonprofits employ 74,595 people, earn more than $12 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $25 billion.
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Job trends for Des Moines nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
921
1-10
343
11-25
160
26-100
110
101 to 1,000
63
1,000+
16
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,288
$250k to $1M
485
$1M to $5M
257
$5M to $25M
128
$25M to $100M
29
$100M+
17
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and community development organizations
6,958
$371,300,545
Religious organizations
726
$46,791,288
Educational institutions
685
$1,131,217,256
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
665
$2,707,374,976
Foundations
463
$557,101,423
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
336
$125,158,675
Human service organizations
335
$350,070,842
Mutual assistance organizations
251
$791,940,222
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
242
$232,928,606
Unions and employment organizations
163
$133,877,180
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Directory of nonprofits in Des Moines

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1-20 of 12,567

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)

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
$259.1m
Assets
$568.2m
Employees
2,984
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
71
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
8
EIN
42-1305468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Hospital Association

Iowa Hospital Association: Represents and supports Iowa hospitals in achieving goals; provides data analysis and educational programs for members.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
45
EIN
42-0706508
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
7
EIN
42-1312301
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)

PEO Educational Loan Fund

I can generate a shorter description: Peo Eductional Loan Fund is a Des Moines-based financial institution/credit union that earned nearly $4M in revenues last year.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$94.5m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6078059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UnityPoint at Home

The focus of our UnityPoint at Home team is for the patients to achieve health and independence whether it is through short-term or long-term care.
Revenue
$271.9m
Assets
$95.6m
Employees
1,289
EIN
42-1477471
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
40
EIN
42-6139033
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
23
EIN
20-3869767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LifeServe Blood Center

LifeServe Blood Center is a blood collection organization providing blood and blood products to hospital patients in need. We save lives in partnership with the communities we serve by providing high quality blood.
Revenue
$48.1m
Assets
$113.0m
Employees
490
EIN
27-2092557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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)

EveryStep / Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa (VNS)

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is a non-profit organization which provides medical and social services for women, children and families, adults and seniors, and communities across Iowa.
Revenue
$31.4m
Assets
$33.2m
Employees
497
EIN
42-0680446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Simpson College

A coeducational liberal arts college in Indianola, IA that offers innovative learning, financial assistance, and comprehensive student services.
Revenue
$63.6m
Assets
$152.8m
Employees
1,036
EIN
42-0680389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Christian School Association (DMCS)

Des Moines Christian School's mission is to provide an excellent, Christ-centered education to pre k - 12th grade students, to provide child care to the community and to train students to become leaders who have the ability to think, discern and act.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
301
EIN
42-1193639
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Central Iowa

Lead community change to improve lives in the priorities of education, income and health. Mobilize Central iowans to give, advocate and volunteer. To improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community.
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$38.0m
Employees
92
EIN
42-0680425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Polk County Housing Trust Fund

To create/support affordable Housing and related services in Polk County. Also to develop countywide strategy and implement the commitment to affordable Housing.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
12
EIN
42-1510879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri Valley Line Constructors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust Fund

Missouri Valley's training council develops top-notch electrical construction workers for the IBEW and NECA.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
25
EIN
43-0781668
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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