Iowa Economic Alliance
To educate the general public and Iowa's policy makers about issues, challenges, and opportunities important to economic development in Iowa.
Iowa Economic Alliance at a glance
In short: Iowa Economic Alliance gave $216K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,500
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,100
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $675,294
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Economic Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was State Government Leadership Foundation ($100K). Together the top 5 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 20 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Iowa Economic Alliance gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $362K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Government Leadership Foundation Washington, DC | Advocacy on Economic Issues | $100,000 |
| Iowa First Fund Des Moines, IA | Advocacy on Economic Issues | $50,000 |
| State Solutions Inc Washington, DC | Advocacy on Economic Issues | $25,500 |
| Rule of Law Defense Fund Washington, DC | Advocacy on Economic Issues | $25,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Counsel Arlington, VA | Advocacy on Economic Issues | $15,000 |
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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 | $675,294 | $718,611 | $582,757 | $215,500 | 5 | $13,611 |
| 2024 | $539,440 | $620,000 | $660,637 | $250,000 | 5 | — |
| 2023 | $580,077 | $800,000 | $569,255 | $157,500 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $349,332 | $648,086 | $523,032 | $362,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $224,278 | $507,404 | $283,126 | $150,000 | 2 | — |
About Iowa Economic Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Economic Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $675K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $216K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Economic Alliance is led by Mark E. Roth, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark E. Roth
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, President & Secretary, 2023
Director, President & Secretary → Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Iowa Economic Alliance
How much does Iowa Economic Alliance give each year?
Iowa Economic Alliance gave $216K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 5 grants.
What is Iowa Economic Alliance's typical grant size?
Iowa Economic Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $25,500, and its average grant was $43,100, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Iowa Economic Alliance give grants?
Iowa Economic Alliance gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (23%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Iowa Economic Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Iowa Economic Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advocacy on Economic Issues" (5 grants).
Who are Iowa Economic Alliance's largest grantees?
Iowa Economic Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include State Government Leadership Foundation ($100,000), Iowa First Fund ($50,000) and State Solutions Inc ($25,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Iowa Economic Alliance?
Iowa Economic Alliance reported $675K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $719K.
What is Iowa Economic Alliance?
Iowa Economic Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $675K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Iowa Economic Alliance's EIN?
Iowa Economic Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1229168. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
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