Des Moines Symphony Foundation
THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION TO ALLOW THE ASSOCIATION TO ACHIEVE BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM GOALS. THE FOUNDATION IS INTENDED TO BE A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND THAT WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUING VIABILITY OF THE ASSOCIATION IN PERPETUITY BY PROVIDING A CONSISTENT, MEANINGFUL, ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.2M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+14.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+14.5% YoY
About Des Moines Symphony Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Des Moines Symphony Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $618K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,185,050 | $17,988,003 | $17,022,973 |
| Revenue | $900,549 | $656,241 | $8,433,449 |
| Expenses | $1,281,290 | $1,123,198 | $1,067,974 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $618,077 | $-57,701 | $486,505 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Des Moines Symphony Association ($1,211,689).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION DES MOINES, IA | OPERATIONS OF DSMA | $1,211,689 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD EARLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE DAVENPORT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AMY BEATTIE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ASHLEE VIEREGGER | VICE PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT-ELECT | 1 | — |
| JOHN RUAN IV | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY D SMERAGE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS B DORNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRUDY HOLMAN HURD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACEY HORST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA R SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA D SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA BEATTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA G MILES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL C ROYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT R SHRECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Des Moines Symphony Foundation?
As of 2024, Des Moines Symphony Foundation holds $19.2M in total assets with $901K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Des Moines Symphony Foundation operate?
Des Moines Symphony Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does Des Moines Symphony Foundation award?
In 2024, Des Moines Symphony Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Des Moines Symphony Foundation's EIN?
Des Moines Symphony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1246575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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