Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation

Organization Overview

Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.6% 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

THE GREATER DES MOINES PUBLIC ART FOUNDATION PLACES ART IN PUBLIC SPACES THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLABORATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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"LIFTOFF" BY ALICE AYCOCK THIS PUBLIC ART PROJECT LOCATED AT THE DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HONORS THE LATE JOHNNY DANOS, A COMMUNITY LEADER IN GREATER DES MOINES. "LIFTOFF" SERVES AS A METAPHOR CAPTURING THE ENERGY OF THE CITY, IT SPEAKS TO THE EXCITEMENT THAT TRAVELERS MAY FEEL DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDING. PAINTED A DAZZLING WHITE, LIFTOFF CATCHES THE LIGHT THAT, LIKE AIR, IS CONSTANTLY MOVING AND CHANGING. EVERY VIEW OF THE SCULPTURE IS DIFFERENT AND DISTINCT, TRACING THE SUNS PROGRESS ACROSS THE SKY OR, AT TIMES, THE CLOUDS THAT DRIFT OVERHEAD. EVEN AT NIGHT, THE SCULPTURE IS DRAMATICALLY LIT SO THAT IT WILL GLOW AS TRAVELERS PASS IN AND OUT OF THE AIRPORT.


"THRESHOLD" BY JANJO NOVELLA LOCATED AT A NEW 7 ACRE GARDEN AT THE DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN, THIS PUBLIC ARTWORK HONORS FORMER DES MOINES MAYOR, TOM URBAN. THIS PROJECT FEATURES A 16-FOOT TALL IRON SCULPTURE OF A COMBRETACAE LEAF. THE COMBRETACAE LEAF IS A TYPE OF LEAF THAT CAN BE FOUND ON MAPLE OR OAK TREES IN IOWA.


RIVER TO RIVER: THIS PUBLIC ARTWORK, RAGBRAI: RIVER TO RIVER (WORKING TITLE), HONORS TWO INDIVIDUALS, JOHN KARRAS AND DONALD KAUL, WHO FOUNDED RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI IS THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND LONGEST RECREATIONAL BICYCLE TOURING EVENT IN THE WORLD. THE PROJECT FEATURES TWO BRONZE FIGURES (JOHN KARRAS) AND (DONALD KAUL). IT HAS 24 STEEL WHEELS AND IS APPROXIMATELY 29 INCHES IN DIAMETER. IT IS PLACED ALONG A WAVE OF ALUMINUM TO SUGGEST THE ROLLING HILLS ALONG THE ANNUAL ROUTES ACROSS THE STATE OF IOWA BETWEEN THE MISSOURI AND MISSISSIPPI RIVERS.


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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$1,094,896
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,094,896
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $24,787
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 $1,209,813

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation has recieved totaling $731,911.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$230,000
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE ALICE AYCOCK SCULPTURE

$172,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING

$64,050
Weathertop Foundation

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$45,000
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: JOHNNY DANOS SCULPTURE BY ALICE AYCOCK

$30,000
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