Nonprofits in Iowa

Name: Top 20 Iowa nonprofits
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There are 32,996 organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan nonprofits employ 240,795 people, earn more than $35 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $99 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Iowa cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Des Moines	12,779	76,325	$12,524,816,686	$26,764,276,431
Cedar Rapids	1,967	23,225	$3,142,676,122	$9,093,257,075
Waterloo	1,596	17,869	$2,186,082,840	$11,202,355,906
Iowa City	1,474	10,657	$1,509,924,807	$15,700,118,695
Davenport	1,185	15,233	$1,521,942,523	$3,859,720,331
Ames	1,015	4,548	$590,612,789	$4,040,028,396
Omaha, NE	880	4,432	$589,729,942	$1,531,736,850
Dubuque	854	10,938	$1,160,395,756	$6,876,748,086
Sioux City	764	9,361	$936,744,766	$1,535,469,031

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Job trends for Iowa nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	3,830
1-10	1,404
11-25	605
26-100	580
101 to 1,000	320
1,000+	52

Key takeaways for employment stats:

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

Sizes of nonprofits in Iowa

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,534
$250k to $1M	1,905
$1M to $5M	969
$5M to $25M	441
$25M to $100M	140
$100M+	48

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Wells Fargo & Co Employee Benefit Trust, Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, 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 56.5% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, pension and retirement funds, social and country clubs, hospital systems, and colleges.

Types of nonprofits in Iowa

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Business and community development organizations	8,706	3,633	$761,819,479	$2,642,432,786
Religious organizations	3,720	991	$159,135,763	$701,241,869
Educational institutions	2,719	39,496	$3,860,723,847	$18,227,695,657
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,669	11,376	$2,994,074,030	$1,302,115,882
Foundations	1,853	911	$1,471,333,426	$8,368,986,128
Mutual assistance organizations	1,609	845	$4,410,389,439	$2,504,570,424
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,592	4,740	$345,090,034	$1,478,491,447
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	1,584	8,267	$3,596,626,497	$36,985,079,720
Human service organizations	1,481	42,902	$1,882,361,752	$2,847,698,049
Health organizations	699	95,776	$12,586,455,198	$16,011,249,080

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1-20 of 32,996

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

$26.2m

Assets

$39.1m

Employees

EIN

42-0796455

IRS type

501(c)(5)

Intermediaryed

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

$352.5m

Assets

$420.5m

Employees

972

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

$5.8m

Assets

$128.5m

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)

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)

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

$15.6m

Assets

$39.1m

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

$2.0m

Assets

$14.3m

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

$15.5m

Assets

$19.3m

Employees

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

$271.9m

Assets

$173.8m

Employees

5,686

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

$7.7m

Assets

$204.1m

Employees

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

$9.4m

Assets

$72.8m

Employees

EIN

42-1508117

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$56.3m

Assets

$49.0m

Employees

899

EIN

42-0890017

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)

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

$66.1m

Assets

$116.5m

Employees

877

EIN

42-0681049

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

$32.6m

Assets

$33.5m

Employees

238

EIN

42-1527584

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

$10.7m

Assets

$35.6m

Employees

167

EIN

42-0866122

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

$48.4m

Assets

$110.7m

Employees

1,037

EIN

42-0680372

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

$24.1m

Assets

$38.6m

Employees

164

EIN

39-1902797

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)

Intermediaryed

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Loras College

The Trustees of Grinnell College

Drake University

Four Oaks

Hope Ministries

Iowa FFA Foundation

Iowa Hospital Association

Care Initiatives

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Hope Haven

Buena Vista University (BVU)

Grand View University

Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged

Upper Iowa University

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC)

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