Nonprofits in Iowa

Name: Top 20 Iowa nonprofits
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There are 32,035 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 276,158 people, earn more than $32 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $93 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	12,567	74,595	$11,824,248,950	$24,845,386,233
Cedar Rapids	1,875	21,005	$2,569,475,884	$8,250,136,637
Waterloo	1,543	17,630	$1,908,893,995	$10,533,303,086
Iowa City	1,418	11,958	$1,777,179,593	$16,583,974,605
Davenport	1,136	15,620	$1,429,422,278	$3,575,636,233
Ames	977	4,384	$555,734,316	$3,851,191,874
Omaha, NE	842	44,016	$451,641,015	$1,472,835,095
Dubuque	815	10,603	$973,096,095	$6,182,345,374
Sioux City	744	9,026	$809,264,424	$1,447,021,064

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	3,610
1-10	1,346
11-25	597
26-100	584
101 to 1,000	320
1,000+	54

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Iowa is driven by large organizations like The Red Oak Country Club, Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation, Mercy Health Services - Iowa Corporation, Care Initiatives, and Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines.
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	5,513
$250k to $1M	1,787
$1M to $5M	905
$5M to $25M	404
$25M to $100M	135
$100M+	46

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 4.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Iowa with more than $100 million account for 56.1% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, hospital systems, social and country clubs, pension and retirement funds, and colleges.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,608	3,661	$682,531,605	$2,520,996,568
Religious organizations	3,552	961	$165,881,705	$653,182,421
Educational institutions	2,681	40,270	$3,557,633,927	$17,537,937,214
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,493	50,992	$3,031,226,729	$1,216,845,659
Foundations	1,853	860	$1,322,213,805	$7,402,814,412
Mutual assistance organizations	1,548	825	$4,120,472,632	$2,168,817,537
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,535	8,423	$3,317,343,006	$36,727,733,402
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,534	4,902	$293,706,309	$1,306,591,514
Human service organizations	1,431	41,265	$1,813,832,637	$2,767,582,848
Health organizations	663	93,755	$11,381,426,537	$14,374,234,050

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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

$67.4m

Assets

$114.8m

Employees

1,052

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

$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)

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

$46.6m

Assets

$56.5m

Employees

1,090

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)

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

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

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

EIN

42-1312301

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)

Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate educational programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged and nurtured.

Revenue

$53.9m

Assets

$108.8m

Employees

1,150

EIN

42-0680372

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)

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)

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

We strive to be the Health Care Provider of Choice and the Employer of Choice by understanding and meeting the special needs of our Residents, Families, and Employees.

Revenue

$9.7m

Assets

$35.2m

Employees

165

EIN

42-0866122

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Trinity Regional Medical Center

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge covers an eight county area in North Central Iowa with a population of approximately 100,000. Their vast network of health care experts includes 28 clinics, a regional medical center, care at home and a mental health center.

Revenue

$184.1m

Assets

$231.6m

Employees

1,045

EIN

42-1009175

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit corporation providing quality addiction treatment and prevention services to individuals and families throughout the Midwest.

Revenue

$15.3m

Assets

$26.0m

Employees

185

EIN

42-0947309

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc. (chcseia) provides comprehensive Health services, behavioral Health services, general dentistry and Community Health programs and other healthcare services to the residents of the southeast Iowa region. ....

Revenue

$29.2m

Assets

$27.7m

Employees

224

EIN

42-1527584

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

$39.1m

Assets

$31.2m

Employees

EIN

36-3147342

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

Drake University

Four Oaks

Hope Ministries

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

Upper Iowa University

LifeServe Blood Center

Grand View University

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

Trinity Regional Medical Center

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

River Bend Food Reservoir

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