Greater Des Moines Partnership

Organization Overview

Greater Des Moines Partnership is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Des Moines Partnership employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Des Moines Partnership is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Greater Des Moines Partnership generated $7.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO DRIVE ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT, AND REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION. IN 2021, GOALS WERE ACCOMPLISHED BY ASSISTING WITH 15 BUSINESS EXPANSIONS, 3 NEW COMPANY RELOCATIONS TO THE REGION, INCREASED CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF MORE THAN 962 MILLION IN THE REGION, AND 1,040 NEW/RETAINED JOBS. IN ACCOMPLISHING THESE GOALS, THE PARTNERSHIP VISITED NUMEROUS LOCAL COMPANIES, PURSUED PROSPECT VISITS AND CARRIED OUT RECRUITMENT TRIPS AND TRADE SHOWS. IN ADDITION, PARTNERSHIP EFFORTS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS HIGH- PROFILE MEDIA PLACEMENTS WHICH HIGHLIGHTED REGIONAL STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE IMPACTED BY THE EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC DURING THE YEAR.


REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT: THE PARTNERSHIP THROUGH ITS VISIONARY MODEL IS ALIGNED WITH 24 REGIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN THE REGION AND AS A RESULT HAS MORE THAN 6,500 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. IT OFFERS A REGIONAL MEMBER DIRECTORY, ONLINE DATABASE AND RESOURCES, AND DISTRIBUTES A WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER. ITS TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION EFFORTS CONNECT EMPLOYERS AND PROSPECTS ACROSS SEVERAL EMPLOYMENT SECTORS AND ADDS VALUE THROUGH INCREASED PROGRAMMING EFFORTS VIA NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PROGRAMS. DURING THE YEAR, THESE ACTIVITIES WERE LARGELY SHIFTED TO ONLINE OFFERINGS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.


ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES WORK PLATFORM WAS LAUNCHED IN 2007 TO ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE REGION. STAFF PROVIDE RESOURCES TO STRATEGICALLY ASSESS THE COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. IN ADDITION, CONSULTATIVE RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO ASSIST START-UP VENTURES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCT AND SERVICE OFFERINGS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jay Byers
President An
$403,420
Tiffany Tauscheck
Chief Operat
$243,558
Kirk Irwin
Chief Admin
$225,350
Brian Crowe
Exec Vp, Eco
$164,127
Mike Swesey
Sr Vp, Econ
$162,408
Meg Schneider
Sr Vp, Reg B
$162,331

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mechdyne Corporation
Audio Visual
$113,308
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
It And Equipmen
$161,569
Des Moines Register
Digital Marketi
$146,610
Blue Compass Interactive
Website Service
$158,525
Ita Group
Event Managemen
$472,622
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$7,668,756
Investment income -$24,879
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,643,877

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Greater Des Moines Partnership has recieved totaling $757,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc

Altoona, IA

PURPOSE: 2022 Investor Commitment (Year 3 of 5)

$330,000
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL BUILDING CAMPAIGN

$250,000
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE 2021 SPARK PROGRAM TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, COACHING SESSIONS, AND PEER LEARNING WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON RESOURCES FOR UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES. 202108-11226

$50,000
Iowa Pork Producers Association

Clive, IA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$50,000
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION TO PURCHASE NEW BOOK AND AUDIO MATERIALS FOR THE LIBRARY'S PERMANENT COLLECTION

$30,000
Iowa Corn Growers Association

Johnston, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,500
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