Des Moines Area Association Of | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Des Moines Area Association Of. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 42-1410003
Foundation Overview
Based in West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Area Association Of has awarded 144 grants totaling $760,500 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 28 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Des Moines (96%), Fort Dodge (3%), Johnston (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 10% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (80%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Des Moines Area Association Of's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anawim Housing | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2024 |
| Beacon Of Life | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Help Women In Crisis | 2024 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2024 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2024 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2024 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2024 |
| Families Forward | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Assistance To Families In Need | 2024 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2024 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2024 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2024 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2024 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2024 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2024 |
| Orchard Place | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2024 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2024 |
| Beacon Of Life | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Help Women In Crisis | 2024 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2024 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2024 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2024 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2024 |
| Families Forward | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Assistance To Families In Need | 2024 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2024 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2024 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2024 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2024 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2024 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2024 |
| Orchard Place | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2024 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2023 |
| Beacon Of Life | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Help Women In Crisis | 2023 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2023 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2023 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2023 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2023 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2023 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2023 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2023 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2023 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2023 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2023 |
| Orchard Place | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2023 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2023 |
| Beacon Of Life | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Help Women In Crisis | 2023 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2023 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2023 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2023 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2023 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2023 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2023 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2023 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2023 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2023 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2023 |
| Orchard Place | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2023 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2022 |
| Beacon Of Hope | $5,000 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Emergency Shelter For Homeless Adult Men | 2022 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2022 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2022 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2022 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2022 |
| Golden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2022 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2022 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2022 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2022 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2022 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Orchard Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Support To Families | 2022 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2022 |
| Beacon Of Hope | $5,000 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Emergency Shelter For Homeless Adult Men | 2022 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2022 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2022 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2022 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2022 |
| Golden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2022 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2022 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2022 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2022 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2022 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Orchard Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Support To Families | 2022 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2022 |
| Beacon Of Hope | $5,000 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Emergency Shelter For Homeless Adult Men | 2022 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2022 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2022 |
| Cross Outreach | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Homelessness Prevention | 2022 |
| Ellipsis Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Care, Encouragement, And Skills To Families In Need | 2022 |
| Golden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Safe Housing And Transitional Services To Sexually-exploited Women And Their Children | 2022 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2022 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2022 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2022 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2022 |
| Lutheran Services Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Community Programs Supporting Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Orchard Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Support To Families | 2022 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2021 |
| Beacon Of Life | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Help Women In Crisis | 2021 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2021 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2021 |
| Dorothy's House | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Safe Haven For Trafficking Victims | 2021 |
| Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Disabilities | 2021 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2021 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2021 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2021 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2021 |
| Orchard Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2021 |
| Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2021 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Programs Designed To Keep Children Safe And Families Together | 2021 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2020 |
| Beacon Of Life | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Help Women In Crisis | 2020 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2020 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2020 |
| Dorothy's House | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Safe Haven For Trafficking Victims | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Disabilities | 2020 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2020 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2020 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2020 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2020 |
| Ia Homeless Youth Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Eliminate Homelessness Among Children, Youth, Young Mothers | 2020 |
| Orchard Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2020 |
| Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2020 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Programs Designed To Keep Children Safe And Families Together | 2020 |
| Youth Homes Of Mid-america | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Help Troubled Youth | 2020 |
| Anawim Housing | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Afforable Low-income Housing | 2018 |
| Beacon Of Hope | $5,000 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Emergency Shelter For Homeless Adult Men | 2018 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Shelter/food To The Homeless | 2018 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Quality Of Life Improvement For Children And Families | 2018 |
| Dorothy's House | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Safe Haven For Trafficking Victims | 2018 |
| Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Disabilities | 2018 |
| Hawthorne New Directions | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2018 |
| Homes Of Oakridge | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2018 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter To The Homeless | 2018 |
| House Of Mercy | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Mental Health,crisis Intervention. Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment | 2018 |
| Orchard Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Services For Children With Mental And Behavioral Health Problems | 2018 |
| Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Housing Needs For Women And Children | 2018 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Programs Designed To Keep Children Safe And Families Together | 2018 |
| Youth Homes Of Mid-america | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Help Troubled Youth | 2018 |
Foundations Similar to Des Moines Area Association Of
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($760,307-$782,264), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in IA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kofoed Foundation
EIN: 42-1474339 | 42 grants awarded |
$773,106
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
West Branch, IA
Same state |
|
|
Morency Family Foundation
EIN: 46-1388661 | 25 grants awarded |
$776,387
(≈ Similar) |
$3,500
median grant |
Le Claire, IA
Same state |
|
|
Charles J And Marjorie Schrup Jr Family
EIN: 26-6719843 | 26 grants awarded |
$760,307
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Dubuque, IA
Same state |
|
|
Greenberg Foundation
EIN: 26-0819381 | 198 grants awarded |
$777,384
(≈ Similar) |
$3,084
median grant |
Sioux City, IA
Same state |
|
|
Boone County Force
EIN: 42-0920043 | 100 grants awarded |
$782,264
(≈ Similar) |
$2,500
median grant |
Boone, IA
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in IA:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Des Moines Area Association Of as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1410003 |
| Website | http://www.dmaar.com |
| Address | 5950 VILLAGE VIEW DR STE 100 Wdm, IA 50266-3900 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Des Moines Area Association Of's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Randall Clarkson |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Knapp |
| President | John Mcroberts |
| Director | Lance Hanson |
| Director | Marcia Wanamaker |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Des Moines Area Association Of is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.