Des Moines Area Sports Commission
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Des Moines Area Sports Commission is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1994, with $80,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
400 Locust St Ste 265, Des Moines, IA, 50309 EIN 42-1393275 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$80K
▼ 95.5% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$12K
Net assets
$1.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Des Moines Area Sports Commission— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating1044 mo reserves · +85% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Des Moines Area Sports Commission: 1044 mo reserves · +85% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Des Moines Area Sports Commission— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Des Moines Area Sports Commission: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 400 Locust St Ste 265, Des Moines, IA, 50309
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Sports Associations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $550K (FY2013) to $80K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
85.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,000▼95.5% | $11,991▼99.1% | $1,042,814▲7.0% | $1,042,814▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,771,595▲230% | $1,332,524▲140% | $974,805▲82.0% | $974,805▲82.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $536,640▲1689% | $556,301▲414% | $535,734▼13.7% | $535,734▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $30,000▲9967% | $108,240▲792% | $620,851▼11.2% | $620,851▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $298▼99.9% | $12,138▼96.7% | $699,091▼1.7% | $699,091▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $275,517▼84.1% | $365,078▼75.6% | $710,931▼11.2% | $710,931▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,730,532▲513411% | $1,493,989▲2222% | $800,492▲40.4% | $849,918▲49.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $337▼100.0% | $64,351▼93.1% | $570,136▼10.1% | $570,136▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,226,551▲123% | $932,804▲107% | $634,151▲539% | $634,151▲539% | 990 |
| 2013 | $549,991 | $450,754 | $99,237 | $99,237 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $140K total
7 grants to Des Moines Area Sports Commission totaling $140K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | 2025 national senior games | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | 2023 aau junior olympic games | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | Program support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | United states department of veteran affairs 2023 national veterans golden age games | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Kennedy center american college theater region 5 festival | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | Event sponsor | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | 2018 amateur athletic union junior olympic games | 2018 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Des Moines Area Sports Commission a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Des Moines Area Sports Commission is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1393275, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Des Moines Area Sports Commission's EIN?
- Des Moines Area Sports Commission's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1393275.
- How much revenue does Des Moines Area Sports Commission report?
- Des Moines Area Sports Commission reported $80,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Des Moines Area Sports Commission have?
- CharityIndex grades Des Moines Area Sports Commission B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Des Moines Area Sports Commission (EIN 42-1393275) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.