Des Moines Golf and Country Club
Des Moines Golf and Country Club is a 501(c)(7) social and recreational club located at 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1897, the organization operates as a membership-based facility providing golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and banquet services to its members and the community. The club employs 492 staff members and maintains two 18-hole golf courses designed by Pete Dye, along with comprehensive recreational and dining facilities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$65K
-5.8% YoY
Grant Count
65
+6.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's primary mission is to promote and improve social interaction between its members and provide recreation, with a particular emphasis on golf. The club operates three main program areas:
Golf, Greens, and Grounds: Maintains and operates two 18-hole golf courses that are original Pete Dye designs and have consistently appeared in annual Golf Digest state rankings.
Pool and Tennis: Maintains an Olympic-sized pool available during summer months, four clay tennis courts, and eight Plexipave hard tennis courts available year-round.
Food and Beverage: Offers both formal and family dining options, including the Candlelight Room featuring tableside carving and an award-winning wine list, along with banquet facilities and catering services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Des Moines Golf and Country Club (2024):
- Total Revenue: $16,933,456
- Total Expenses: $15,417,536
- Total Assets: $25,940,499
- Program Services Revenue: $13,681,347
- Net Inventory Sales: $3,360,409
Des Moines Golf and Country Club Educational Foundation (2024):
- Total Assets: $428,897
- Total Revenue: $41,422
- Total Expenses: $70,814
- Grants and Contributions: $8,910
- Investment Income: $12,463
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Des Moines Golf and Country Club:
- Ross Dickinson, President
- Hulbert Bannister, Director
- Matt Fryar, Director
- Mark Schaul, Director
- Tim Triplett, Director
Educational Foundation:
- David Kloock, Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS DICKINSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HULBERT BANNISTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT FRYAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK SCHAUL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM TRIPLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Des Moines Golf and Country Club Educational Foundation has been actively funding scholarships for employees and their children. The club has a history of significant charitable contributions, including donations related to major golf events hosted at the facility, such as the 2017 Solheim Cup, which generated additional charitable donations of $250,000.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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