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EIN 42-1390788

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
Description
The Des Moines Park and Recreation Foundation strives to preserve, protect, improve, and promote the use of Des Moines parks, greenways, and recreational programs for the benefit of all neighborhoods and citizens. They have accomplished numerous projects aimed at building facilities in different parks on an annual basis in the greater Des Moines area. Additionally, they provide swimming lesson scholarships for low-income and English as a second language participants.
Also known as...
Des Moines Park and Recreation Foundation
Total revenues
$4,055,257
2023
Total expenses
$272,308
2023
Total assets
$4,948,532
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation

Des Moines park & Recreation accomplished many projects for the benefit of the citizens at greater Des Moines area. Among these projects, the main focus is to build facilities in different Parks at Des Moines area, on an annual basis, city of Des Moines and polk county provide grants for various projects that have a direct impact on improving different Parks' facilities. For example, Des Moines park & Recreation put its effort to bulid fountains and benches at gray's lake, build trails at grandview trail and offering swimming lessons to the public.

Who funds Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Guardian Project - IaGeneral Support$168,884
Prairie Meadows Race Track & CasinoMulti-Use Portable Led Video Screen$52,500
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$25,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew McCoyBoard President$0
Andy McCoyPresident$0
Tami WingertTreasurer / Director$0
Dylan LampeVice President / Director$0
Allison HaySecretary / Director$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,913,127
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$91,625
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$50,505
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,055,257

Form 990s for Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-10-04990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-10-03990View PDF
2020-122021-10-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Tahoe-Pyramid TrailReno, NV$3,683,349
Mandan Parks and Recreation FoundationMandan, ND$1,125,411
Buhl Park CorporationHermitage, PA$2,344,329
West Michigan Sports ComplexGrand Rapids, MI$7,630,774
The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des MoinesDes Moines, IA$15,691,871
El Capitan Stadium AssociationLakeside, CA$1,124,780
Parks and Trails New YorkAlbany, NY$3,622,399
Big Sky Community Organization (BSCC)Big Sky, MT$5,774,025
The Underline Management OrganizationMiami, FL$2,877,750
Detroit Mountain Recreation AreaDetroit Lakes, MN$2,607,252
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $52,500 from Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $168,884 from Guardian Project - Ia
June 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharitiesDonor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1551 E Martin Luther King JR Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50317
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Phone
(515) 490-9777
IRS details
EIN
42-1390788
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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