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DES Moines Performing Arts

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Community Development · DES MOINES, IA · EIN 51-0138181

About

Engage the midwest in meaningful entertainment, education, and cultural activities. Provide performing arts experiences that educate, inspire and challenge.

In care of Finance Department

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Community Development
Employees
471
Volunteers
60

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$26.2M
Expenses
$28.2M
Assets
$51.0M
Liabilities
$11.5M

Financial history

$29.5M$14.7M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $26.2M · Peak FY2019: $29.5M · Avg: $22.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$30K
Grants Given
—
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
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Address

221 Walnut ST
DES Moines, IA, 50309-210

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %82.5%
Permanent endowment %17.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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