Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1997, with $1,099,580 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1551 E Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50317 EIN 42-1390788 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 72.9% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$5.1M
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.
D
—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 Park & Recreation Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · -62% 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 Park & Recreation Foundation: 35 mo reserves · -62% margin earns a F 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 Park & Recreation Foundation— 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 Park & Recreation Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1551 E Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50317
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $175K (FY2012) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $150KNet assets $5.1M
Operating margin
-61.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$150K
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,099,580▼72.9% | $1,777,698▲553% | $5,143,355▲3.9% | $5,293,528▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,055,257▲365% | $272,308▼42.6% | $4,948,532▲325% | $4,948,532▲325% | 990 |
| 2022 | $872,247▲42.8% | $474,031▲25.2% | $1,165,583▲51.9% | $1,165,583▲51.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $610,858▲49.2% | $378,618▲22.4% | $767,367▲43.4% | $767,367▲43.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $409,521▼17.8% | $309,283▼74.1% | $535,127▲23.0% | $535,127▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $497,945▲75.5% | $1,194,007▲788% | $434,889▼61.5% | $434,889▼61.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $283,684▼65.6% | $134,483▲88.7% | $1,130,951▲15.2% | $1,130,951▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $823,970▲305% | $71,251▼72.5% | $981,750▲329% | $981,750▲329% | 990 |
| 2016 | $203,473▼33.1% | $259,155▲188% | $228,737▼19.6% | $228,737▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $304,336▲254% | $90,128▲124% | $284,419▲155% | $284,419▲155% | 990 |
| 2014 | $86,085▼50.7% | $40,265▼55.2% | $111,460▼22.0% | $111,460▼22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $174,722 | $89,965 | $142,956 | $142,956 | 990EZ |
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 · $4.0M total
63 grants to Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation totaling $4.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Sw 1st st. bridge park improvements | 2024 | $900,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Fbo friends of dsm parks | 2024 | $333,333 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Phase i and/or phase ii | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Dmps track and practice field improvement project | 2024 | $130,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Sargent park upgrades, planting | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | North side community recreation center | 2023 | $750,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $333,334 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Phase i and/or phase ii | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | North side community recreation center | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the reichardt center | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Reichardt facility | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Multi-use portable led video screen | 2022 | $52,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2022 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1390788, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation's EIN?
- Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1390788.
- How much revenue does Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation report?
- Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation reported $1,099,580 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation (EIN 42-1390788) 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.