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Des Moines area nonprofits

There are 12,520 organizations in the greater Des Moinesmetro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro nonprofits employ 78,163 people, earn more than $12 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $26 billion.
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Job trends for Des Moines nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
851
1-10
340
11-25
155
26-100
112
101 to 1,000
66
1,000+
16
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Des Moines

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,284
$250k to $1M
465
$1M to $5M
261
$5M to $25M
123
$25M to $100M
31
$100M+
16
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and community development organizations
6,957
$353,062,620
Religious organizations
719
$47,513,825
Educational institutions
672
$1,117,037,414
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
658
$2,613,210,442
Foundations
462
$379,610,788
Human service organizations
333
$727,934,826
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
329
$127,389,895
Mutual assistance organizations
251
$691,777,457
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
243
$224,399,880
Unions and employment organizations
169
$116,357,021
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Directory of nonprofits in Des Moines

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1-20 of 12,520

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
$16.7m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
121
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
$9.3m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
41
EIN
42-0706508
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

Lifespace Communities

Lifespace Communities creates senior living communities in several states, recognizing the importance of dedicated employees and disaster relief support.
Revenue
$328.7m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
4,787
EIN
42-1068850
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
$248.8m
Assets
$93.8m
Employees
1,665
EIN
42-1477471
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa

Goodwill offers skills training and employment services, funded by the sale of donated goods in retail stores.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$34.8m
Employees
786
EIN
42-0764469
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
7
EIN
42-1312301
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
$238.0m
Assets
$177.9m
Employees
5,778
EIN
76-0262402
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
$28.3m
Assets
$53.1m
Employees
452
EIN
51-0138181
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
$60.8m
Assets
$115.8m
Employees
914
EIN
42-0681049
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
$130.1m
Assets
$706.0m
Employees
38
EIN
42-6139033
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)

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)

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)

WesleyLife

WesleyLife employs more than 1,400 full- and part-time team members whose focus is to support the independence, health and well-being of older adults, wherever they call home.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$19.9m
Employees
2,196
EIN
30-0577845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Multi-State Lottery Association

Non-profit lottery association owned by 38 member lotteries. Administers multi-jurisdictional lottery games through its members. Based in Johnston, IA.
Revenue
$30.9m
Assets
$857.2m
Employees
30
EIN
42-1302701
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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