How many nonprofits are there in Iowa?

Iowa has 30,260 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 24th-most of any state.

How much revenue do Iowa nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Iowa report about $31.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Iowa city has the most nonprofits?

Des Moines has the most registered nonprofits in Iowa, with 7,888 organizations.

Iowa nonprofit statistics

There are 30,260 tax-exempt organizations registered in Iowa — the 24th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $31.6B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

30,260

Combined annual revenue

$31.6B

Rank among states

#24

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in Iowa

Education1,991
Recreation & Sports1,839
Arts, Culture & Humanities1,407
Human Services1,369
Religion-Related1,203
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,084
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations1,021
Health Care549

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Iowa?: Iowa has 30,260 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 24th-most of any state.
How much revenue do Iowa nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Iowa report about $31.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Iowa city has the most nonprofits?: Des Moines has the most registered nonprofits in Iowa, with 7,888 organizations.

All Iowa nonprofits Largest in Iowa National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.