Des Moines Metro Opera Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianola, Iowa, registered in 1974, with $6,051,197 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.1M
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.3M
Net assets
$4.6M
Employees
—
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 Metro Opera Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Metro Opera Inc: 9 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Metro Opera Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Metro Opera Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Revenue grew from $4.9M (FY2016) to $6.1M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.5M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$4.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,051,197▼6.0% | $6,285,688▲4.4% | $4,617,181▼4.8% | $6,511,392 | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,436,714▲11.6% | $6,020,163▲5.0% | $4,851,672▲9.4% | $6,509,550▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,768,720▼11.6% | $5,732,945▼27.8% | $4,435,121▲0.8% | $6,131,613▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,527,667▲18.0% | $7,943,989▲90.2% | $4,399,346▼24.4% | $5,917,635▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,531,970▲73.0% | $4,175,568▲51.8% | $5,815,668▲55.9% | $7,229,930▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,197,631▼3.4% | $2,750,352▼17.9% | $3,731,500▲13.6% | $5,262,123▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,309,852▲0.9% | $3,351,084▲5.6% | $3,284,221▼1.2% | $5,547,118▲40.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,281,354▼33.5% | $3,173,070▼3.1% | $3,325,453▲3.4% | $3,939,764▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,934,825 | $3,275,528 | $3,217,169 | $3,588,476 | 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.
249 grants to Des Moines Metro Opera Inc totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Operating grant cycle 2024 | 2024 | $301,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $96,858 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Capital project grant 2024 | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $29,382 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | 2024 donation - sponsorship of a conductor for the season. | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Dmmo's new production of strauss's salome | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | General purposes | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | 2024 annual gift | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $10,409 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for capital campaign | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Geter and palmers' american apollo, a world premiere | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $8,500 |
Explore more
Data for Des Moines Metro Opera Inc (EIN 23-7319903) 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.