JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES

WAUKEE, IA, 50263-7538 (515) 987-0899 Est. 1914 EIN 42-0835321
T70Z— Philanthropy & Grantmaking Form 990 501(c)(3)
www.jewishdesmoines.org

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IS TO FURTHER THE CONTINUITY AND WELFARE OF THE DES MOINES, AMES, AND OTHER CENTRAL IOWA JEWISH COMMUNITIES, AND TO ENABLE THESE JEWISH COMMUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR RESOURCES BY FACILITATING THE COORDINATION OF THE PHILANTHROPIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITES OF THE CONGREGATIONS, FEDERATION PILLARS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND TO SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE REQUISITE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$738K
Recipients
8
Years Active
2018 - 2024
Avg grant: $112,902 Median: $32,386

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20242$66K $33K02
20231$519K $519K01
20221$32K $32K01
20211$40K $40K01
20201$26K $26K01
20182$55K $27K20

Sectors Funded

Philanthropy & Grantmaking
6
Education
2

Top States

New York
6
Iowa
2

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
8

Top Grantees

Grants Awarded · 8 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$2,320,863
Total Expenses
$2,444,526
Net Assets
$4,375,419
74 employees 161 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
21.5 months Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 10.6%
Expenses ↓ 10.6%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 68.4% Earned revenue 25.1% Investment 2.2% Other 4.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 84.9% Management 12.7% Fundraising 2.4%

Officers & Trustees (27)

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Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 Form 990
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$2,320,863 $2,444,526$4,375,419
2023 Form 990
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$2,596,439 $2,734,388$4,549,797
2022 Form 990
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$2,098,559 $2,315,535$4,669,388
2021 Form 990
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$2,151,106 $2,167,604$4,872,330
2020 Form 990
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$2,133,278 $1,990,838$4,960,545
2018 Form 990
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
$2,148,709 $2,279,369$5,069,577

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EIN: 42-0835321 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data