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Des Moines area nonprofits

There are 12,556 organizations in the greater Des Moinesmetro area, including the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines. Combined, these Des Moines metro nonprofits employ 78,171 people, earn more than $12 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $27 billion.
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Job trends for Des Moines nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
877
1-10
338
11-25
162
26-100
111
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
1,289
$250k to $1M
467
$1M to $5M
260
$5M to $25M
121
$25M to $100M
34
$100M+
16
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Des Moines

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and community development organizations
6,956
$359,245,873
Religious organizations
725
$47,395,129
Educational institutions
684
$1,122,641,097
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
662
$2,608,020,068
Foundations
463
$339,215,173
Human service organizations
337
$724,907,116
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
332
$127,752,904
Mutual assistance organizations
252
$784,205,120
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
240
$218,773,053
Unions and employment organizations
165
$131,783,737
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Directory of nonprofits in Des Moines

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1-20 of 12,556

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Querencia at Barton Creek

Querencia at Barton Creek is a nonprofit retirement community. Their mission is to provide an active, independent lifestyle for their residents in an atmosphere of comfort, security and exceptional service.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$129.4m
Employees
326
EIN
20-1203479
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)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation protects and restores Iowa's land, water and wildlife for future generations. Our priorities include permanent land protection, improved land management and bringing new conservation ideas and opportunities to Iowa.
Revenue
$38.7m
Assets
$130.3m
Employees
63
EIN
42-1127544
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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