Nonprofits in Iowa

Name: Top 20 Iowa nonprofits
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There are 32,347 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 272,139 people, earn more than $33 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $95 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	12,667	71,431	$12,410,533,333	$26,209,832,450
Cedar Rapids	1,896	21,330	$2,646,168,678	$8,350,116,388
Waterloo	1,569	17,266	$1,990,753,165	$10,591,526,781
Iowa City	1,439	11,686	$1,689,760,134	$15,818,326,260
Davenport	1,149	15,370	$1,497,779,739	$3,785,325,337
Ames	999	4,382	$555,997,696	$3,944,035,970
Omaha, NE	860	44,014	$459,984,161	$1,485,596,636
Dubuque	825	10,545	$1,037,090,989	$6,456,439,005
Sioux City	743	8,630	$849,789,645	$1,476,572,772

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	3,660
1-10	1,354
11-25	613
26-100	577
101 to 1,000	315
1,000+	52

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Iowa is driven by large organizations like The Red Oak Country Club, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation, and Care Initiatives.
The largest employers tend to be social and country clubs, general hospitals, colleges, hospital systems, and home health care agencies.

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,490
$250k to $1M	1,780
$1M to $5M	916
$5M to $25M	410
$25M to $100M	138
$100M+	48

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, Wells Fargo & Co Employee Benefit Trust, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, and Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Iowa.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.0% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Iowa with more than $100 million account for 56.8% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, social and country clubs, pension and retirement funds, hospital systems, and colleges.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,637	3,610	$685,540,001	$2,495,114,483
Religious organizations	3,657	991	$148,449,004	$697,052,610
Educational institutions	2,657	39,419	$3,664,997,602	$17,975,061,577
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,563	50,978	$3,042,143,700	$1,234,264,809
Foundations	1,833	890	$1,496,221,826	$7,662,676,126
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,559	4,787	$299,137,450	$1,367,465,250
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,557	8,243	$3,413,252,425	$36,112,787,486
Mutual assistance organizations	1,551	834	$4,136,107,786	$2,177,072,937
Human service organizations	1,454	41,835	$1,853,311,956	$2,796,978,358
Health organizations	664	90,090	$11,901,230,477	$15,363,703,185

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1-20 of 32,347

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

The National Pork Producers Council, representing 42 affiliated state associations, works to ensure that the U.S. pork industry remains a consistent and responsible supplier of high-quality pork to domestic and international markets.

Revenue

$24.9m

Assets

$40.4m

Employees

EIN

42-0796455

IRS type

501(c)(5)

Act

ACT Centers offer computer-based certification and licensure, skill testing and training services to businesses and to individuals looking to boost their employability, and to distance learning institutions.

Revenue

$240.7m

Assets

$298.1m

Employees

1,055

EIN

42-0841485

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

EIN

42-6057097

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Loras College

Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.

Revenue

$63.3m

Assets

$112.3m

Employees

1,008

EIN

42-0680412

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$397.4m

Assets

$3.2b

Employees

2,532

EIN

42-0680387

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Four Oaks

Four Oaks, a non-profit child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health agency founded in 1973 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers services to children and families in all 99 Iowa counties.

Revenue

$55.2m

Assets

$49.5m

Employees

1,103

EIN

42-0998726

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

EIN

42-1512992

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

$263.1m

Assets

$607.5m

Employees

2,898

EIN

42-0680460

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

EIN

42-1305468

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Iowa Hospital Association

The Iowa Hospital Association advocates for hospitals, provides educational resources, and connects members with policymakers to enhance healthcare quality in Iowa.

Revenue

$9.8m

Assets

$16.1m

Employees

EIN

42-0706508

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Hope Haven

Hope Haven nurtures independence through a broad range of services for children, adults, and families with unique challenges. Committed staff members value and equip individuals according to their strengths and abilities.

Revenue

$48.7m

Assets

$41.5m

Employees

938

EIN

42-0890017

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

EIN

42-1312301

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

EIN

42-6078059

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

For almost 80 years, the community of Manning has maintained a quality hospital, providing local residents with some of the best health care services in West Central Iowa.

Revenue

$18.9m

Assets

$35.5m

Employees

164

EIN

39-1902797

IRS type

501(c)(3)

River Bend Food Reservoir

River Bend Food Reservoir is a food bank or pantry in Davenport, IA whose mission is: To lead the community-wide effort to end hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

Revenue

$45.4m

Assets

$35.6m

Employees

EIN

36-3147342

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)

UnityPoint Health.

UnityPoint Health improves community health and access to care through healthcare services, charity care, and means-tested programs in Muscatine, IA.

Revenue

$68.0m

Assets

$78.0m

Employees

367

EIN

42-0680337

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Bioconnect Iowa

Bioconnect Iowa's mission is to make Iowa a powerhouse of bioscience research and industry and to create exciting and high-paying careers for iowans whose work will improve the health and welfare of people around the globe.

Revenue

$7.7m

Assets

$11.2m

Employees

EIN

45-3690618

IRS type

501(c)(3)

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a medical facility operating in Dubuque, Iowa. Finley is a 126 bed, non-profit hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has been licensed by the state of Iowa.

Revenue

$146.7m

Assets

$237.2m

Employees

860

EIN

42-0680354

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Buena Vista University (BVU)

Buena Vista University is a private four-year college in Storm Lake, Iowa. BVU's academic programs feature a balance between traditional liberal arts courses and hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel and internships.

Revenue

$60.3m

Assets

$249.7m

Employees

1,042

EIN

42-0680404

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Directory of nonprofits in Iowa

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

Act

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Loras College

The Trustees of Grinnell College

Four Oaks

Hope Ministries

Drake University

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

Hope Haven

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

PEO Educational Loan Fund

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

River Bend Food Reservoir

UnityPoint at Home

UnityPoint Health.

Bioconnect Iowa

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

Buena Vista University (BVU)

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