Des Moines Historical Society
To promote the preservation and study of the history and heritage of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines Historical Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $25,092
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $16,169
- +106.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $217
- +520.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $15,491
- -94.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Des Moines Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waveland Trolley Loop Foundation Des Moines, IA | Transfer of project at completion | $260,752 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,092 | $16,169 | $15,491 | — | — | $217 |
| 2024 | $25,849 | $7,840 | $266,098 | $260,752 | 1 | $35 |
| 2023 | $284,107 | $17,869 | $8,026 | — | — | $134 |
| 2022 | $274,264 | $65,632 | $8,962 | — | — | $144 |
| 2021 | $217,594 | $217,282 | $62,431 | — | — | $111 |
About Des Moines Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Des Moines Historical Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25K in total assets. Net investment income was $217.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Des Moines Historical Society is led by David Barzen, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Barzen
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Newman
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Powers
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Stimmel
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hellstern
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Beard
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Craven
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Righi
Member
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Bain
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Schmacker
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Gustafson
Member
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Breann Bye (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Craven (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jacqueline Thompson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura L. Kozin (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Des Moines Historical Society
How large is Des Moines Historical Society?
Des Moines Historical Society reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is Des Moines Historical Society?
Des Moines Historical Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Des Moines Historical Society operate?
Des Moines Historical Society has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Des Moines Historical Society's EIN?
Des Moines Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1588947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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