The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa
Iowa is home to 29k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $29b in revenue and employ 243.5k individuals.
Where Do Iowa
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Iowa?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 845 | 16,897 | $1,997,460,102 | $1,004,772,782 |
| Davenport | 595 | 14,434 | $1,281,940,825 | $303,573,251 |
| Sioux City | 524 | 9,296 | $758,782,273 | $120,894,937 |
| Iowa City | 523 | 7,694 | $835,418,349 | $1,502,852,054 |
| Dubuque | 473 | 10,570 | $942,830,623 | $143,502,930 |
| Waterloo | 433 | 10,740 | $1,439,461,056 | $202,005,313 |
| Ames | 423 | 3,004 | $506,749,835 | $1,335,936,497 |
| Ankeny | 337 | 1,281 | $178,045,712 | $58,586,200 |
| West Des Moines | 333 | 24,846 | $2,816,942,293 | $1,573,225,505 |
| Urbandale | 328 | 853 | $135,425,501 | $227,757,717 |
| Wdm | 327 | 0 | $206,333 | $942,819 |
| Cedar Falls | 291 | 3,131 | $236,207,760 | $107,059,874 |
| Johnston | 260 | 8,922 | $881,439,730 | $189,623,653 |
| Bettendorf | 239 | 1,018 | $108,409,968 | $21,035,465 |
| Burlington | 236 | 1,279 | $58,205,146 | $26,031,420 |
| Clinton | 217 | 1,758 | $207,061,412 | $40,782,052 |
| Mason City | 214 | 8,546 | $1,047,469,994 | $195,572,980 |
| Fairfield | 192 | 1,720 | $145,414,363 | $161,550,832 |
| Marshalltown | 192 | 1,928 | $167,055,641 | $46,329,418 |
| Muscatine | 192 | 1,410 | $142,871,533 | $405,601,986 |
Explore Nonprofits in Iowa
Belmond Public Library Foundation
Belmond, IA
Assets: $296k
Revenue: $33k
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPLEMENT THE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE CITY OF BELMOND TO MEET THE LIBRARY'S NEEDS.
Noah Family Community Fund
Charles City, IA
Assets: $296k
Revenue: $36k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Michels Fam Educational Tr
Muscatine, IA
Assets: $296k
Revenue: $90k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Iowa Wild Life Federation
Des Moines, IA
Assets: $296k
Revenue: $299k
MISSION:
THE IOWA WILDLIFE FEDERATION STRIVES TO DEMONSTRATE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION, THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF THEM IN OUR DAILY LIVES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITAT, PROMOTING COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS TO NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES IN IOWA.
Limestone Bluffs Resource Conservation And Development Inc
Mechanicsville, IA
Assets: $296k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.
Mid-America Agri-Industries Voluntary Employees Beneficiary
Sioux City, IA
Assets: $295k
Revenue: $8m
MISSION:
MID-AMERICA AGRI-INDUSTRIES VEBA IS ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO I.R.C SEC. 501(C)(9) TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A WELFARE BENEFIT OF THE PLAN TO PROVIDE LIFE, SICKNESS, ACCIDENT AND OTHER BENEFITS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE PLAN PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES.
Washington Chamber Of Commerce
Washington, IA
Assets: $295k
Revenue: $195k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]
Endowglidden
Glidden, IA
Assets: $295k
Revenue: $285k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.
Duane Gibson And Calista Gibson Hammes And Paul Hammes Memorial Sc
Pocahontas, IA
Assets: $294k
Revenue: $8k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Mu Association
Des Moines, IA
Assets: $294k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Albert City, IA
Assets: $294k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.
Jackson County Humane Society And Shelter
Maquoketa, IA
Assets: $294k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association
Fairfield, IA
Assets: $293k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
National Association Of Letter Carriers
Des Moines, IA
Assets: $293k
Revenue: $214k
Employees: 24
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT OUR MEMBERS COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS WITH THE USPS
Brandon Area Community Club Inc
Brandon, IA
Assets: $293k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to increase citizen participation in local policy issues and thereby improve the overall quality of life in a particular state or community.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Cedar Falls, IA
Assets: $293k
Revenue: $122k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD TO MEMBERS OF THE IOWA CHI CHAPTER OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FRATERNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA.
Pekin Community School District Veba Trust
Packwood, IA
Assets: $293k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Wellsburg Meadowbrook Golf Course Inc
Wellsburg, IA
Assets: $293k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.
Herman L Rowley Memorial Trust
Council Bluffs, IA
Assets: $293k
Revenue: $7k
MISSION:
THE COMPANY SOLD ITS FACILITY IN ORDER TO PARTIALLY SATISFY THE SECURED LENDER. THE ORGANIZATION CEASED OPERATION DURING 2020 AND HAS FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION
Wright County Housing Inc
Algona, IA
Assets: $293k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).