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Iowa foundations

There are 1,862foundations and grantmaking organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowanfoundationsemploy 865 people, earn more than $981 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $7 billion.
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Types of foundations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
1,353
$562,230,740
Grantmaking public charity foundations
240
$345,761,355
Community foundations
97
$252,332,761
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
56
$812,221
Corporate foundations
37
$29,363,390
Organizations supporting a single foundation
16
$4,476,682
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
1
$234,796
Foundation professional societies
1
$7,475
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Foundations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
463
$375,385,919
Cedar Rapids
124
$103,382,800
Iowa City
97
$32,720,723
Waterloo
89
$41,462,552
Davenport
89
$52,540,925
Sioux City
68
$17,553,339
Dubuque
61
$51,513,428
Ames
57
$12,288,687
Omaha, NE
43
$63,464,738
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Job trends for Iowa foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
985
1-10
50
11-25
9
26-100
8
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,035
$250k to $1M
175
$1M to $5M
90
$5M to $25M
32
$25M to $100M
7
$100M+
1
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Directory of foundations in Iowa

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1-20 of 1,862

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Hall-Perrine Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of Linn County, Iowa, by responding to changing social, economic and cultural needs.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$121.6m
Employees
2
EIN
42-6057097
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)

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Individuals, businesses and organizations make either restricted or unrestricted donations to the Foundation for specific funds, including endowments for non-profit organizations, as well as donor-advised funds.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$49.6m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1508117
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)

Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital

Memorial Foundation raises funds to extend services of Allen Memorial Hospital and provide program support in Waterloo, IA.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1201138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa West Foundation

The Iowa West Foundation is a private foundation located in Council Blfs, IA. Grantees include SBB Attachmen I 21. The amount of annual grants made is $12,743,204.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$461.6m
Employees
13
EIN
42-1391990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Ministry Services

Legacy Ministry Services assists Christians with biblical stewardship through estate planning, planned giving, fund management, and corporate governance support.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
8
EIN
31-1782614
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)

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)

To help donors give in meaningful ways, to strengthen nonprofits, and to provide leadership that supports a vibrant community.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$190.0m
Employees
24
EIN
42-6053860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa connects resources to support nonprofits and establish endowment funds for long-term positive impact.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$163.4m
Employees
20
EIN
42-6060414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Siouxland Community Foundation (SCF)

To enhance the quality of life in the greater Siouxland tri-state area by seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments as charitable capital for the community, providing a flexible vehicle to receive and distribute gifts of any size.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1323904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stanley Center for Peace and Security

Stanley Center for Peace and Security is a private foundation that seeks a secure peace with freedom and justice, built on global citizenship and effective global governance. It is located in Muscatine, IA.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$116.2m
Employees
22
EIN
42-6071036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quad Cities Community Foundation (CFGRB)

CFGRB connects people who care with causes that matter. CFGRB encourages every person to create a legacy. CFGRB's vision is to be a philanthropic pacesetter providing planned giving opportunities for donors and addressing community needs.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$162.3m
Employees
18
EIN
42-6122716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust

The Roy J Carver Charitable Trust is a private foundation that made 85 grants last year. Grant recipients include the University of Iowa.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$235.0m
Employees
5
EIN
42-1186589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque grows philanthropy to improve life in Northeast Iowa by serving donors, strengthening nonprofits and leading collaborative initiatives to address community needs.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$132.5m
Employees
29
EIN
42-1526614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles E Lakin Foundation

The Charles E Lakin Foundation is a private foundation located in Council Bluffs, IA that made 53 grants last year. Grantees include Pottawattamie County Community Foundation. The foundation is supported by the Charles E Lakin Revocable Trust.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$152.0m
Employees
7
EIN
76-0751233
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI)

United Way of East Central Iowa's service area is five counties: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, and Linn counties. They work to understand people they serve at the county, city, and neighborhood level and improve well-being in each area.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
32
EIN
42-0861239
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way Quad Cities

United Way QCA mobilizes people and resources to improve lives in our community through education, income, and health partnerships.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
28
EIN
36-2725960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ucs Healthcare

UCS Healthcare provides comprehensive health care services, including counseling and addiction treatment through methadone/suboxone dispensing. Located in West Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
161
EIN
42-1407566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund

Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund is a grantmaking public charity foundation in North Liberty, IA whose mission is: Donor advised fund providing cash grants to tax-exempt organizations for general support.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6659806
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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