Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Organization Overview

Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines 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, Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines generated $145.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $59.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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.

Since 2014, Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines has awarded 28,102 individual grants totaling $325,617,444. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE CHARITABLE GIVING, CONNECT DONORS WITH CAUSES, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON COMMUNITY ISSUES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH CHARITABLE GIVING FUNDS THAT BENEFIT CAUSES AND COMMUNITIES FOREVER. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BY PROMOTING CHARITABLE GIVING, CONNECTING DONORS WITH CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IS CONFIRMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR U.S. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFERS EXPERT GIVING ADVICE, CHARITABLE GIVING TOOLS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL GIVING GOALS, PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF CHARITABLE GIVING FUNDS AND MAXIMUM TAX ADVANTAGES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 2,300 CHARITABLE COMPONENT FUNDS. THROUGH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS AND DONOR FUNDS, OVER $51 MILLION WAS GRANTED TO CHARITABLE CAUSES IN 2021.


THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR IMPORTANT COMMUNITY BETTERMENT INITIATIVES. THESE INITIATIVES FULFILL SHORT-TERM ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR PROJECT THAT IS KEY TO THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY. BY SERVING AS FISCAL SPONSOR, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR THESE VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO ESTABLISH AN UNNECESSARY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, YET ALLOWS FOR THE PROJECT TO BE CARRIED OUT IN A PRUDENT MANNER WITH STRONG FISCAL OVERSIGHT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THESE PROJECTS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE LAURIDSEN SKATEPARK, GRAY'S LAKE, THE MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY RECPLEX AND PLANNING FOR THE GREATER DES MOINES DISASTER RECOVERY FUND.


THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREATER DES MOINES AND RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANT ROLE THE NONPROFIT SECTOR PLAYS IN BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S LEADERSHIP GRANTS SUPPORT CRITICAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREATER DES MOINES. ITS CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS STRENGTHEN THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO HELP IMPROVE THE CAPACITY AND MANAGEMENT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ASSISTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ACCOUNTING SERVICES WHICH ALLOWS THEIR FOCUS TO REMAIN ON MISSION FULFILLMENT.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Country Landscapes Inc
Project Design And Landscaping Services
$447,645
Pavilion A Mercer Practice
Investment Consulting Services
$249,123
Silchester International Investors
Investment Mangement Services
$211,708
Stellar Technology Solutions Llc
Software Services
$187,425
Slingshot Architecture
Architect Services
$142,375
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$41,364
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,477,912
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$86,888,296
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $28,428,047
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$92,407,572
Total Program Service Revenue$521,981
Investment income $13,030,110
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $54,520
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $38,866,859
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $144,988,273

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines has awarded $42,642,894 in support to 1,479 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

IOWA ROCK 'N ROLL MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$3,129,878

CITY OF VAN WERT

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$1,000,000

DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Urbandale, IA

PURPOSE: IOWA RIVER PLAYERS: MUSICAL PRODUCTION

$1,000,000

CROSSWINDS CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Grimes, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$681,691

GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$500,000

CITY OF GOODELL

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$450,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines has recieved totaling $151,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation

Jefferson, IA

PURPOSE: ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREENE

$150,000
Boazs Harvest-Zachary Foundatoin

Waterloo, IA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE OKOBOJI FOUNDATION

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$229,401,539
Earnings$32,982,096
Admin Expense$3,074,560
Net Contributions$22,127,174
Grants$10,614,845
Ending Balance$270,821,404

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