Ballet Des Moines
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.3M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
86
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Ballet Des Moines?
Ballet Des Moines is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Lauridsen Family Foundation ($2.0M), Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($902K), Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($804K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to Ballet Des Moines between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauridsen Family Foundation | $2,000,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | $902,480 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $803,620 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $681,755 | 30 | 2020–2024 |
| John Ruan Foundation Trust | $276,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $250,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | $180,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Krause Gentle Foundation | $69,312 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Delaski Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | $26,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| EMC Insurance Foundation | $20,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $8,765 | 1 | 2020 |
| Meredith Corporation Foundation | $5,300 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bookey Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Teamquest Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2022 |
| Audubon State Bank Charitable Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2019) to $2.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.5M.
What grants has Ballet Des Moines received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lauridsen Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT, CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT | $289,580 |
| 2025 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $137,500 |
| 2025 | Krause Gentle Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $34,431 |
| 2025 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $5,000 |
| 2025 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lauridsen Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $255,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | BALLET DES MOINES CAMPUS FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $135,000 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Fred Maytag Family Foundation | 2024 GRANT AWARDS - GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | BALLET DES MOINES EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS 2023-24 | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $34,970 |
| 2024 | Krause Gentle Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $34,881 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FIRST QUARTER PAYMENT | $31,250 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FOURTH QUARTER PAYMENT | $31,250 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - SECOND QUARTER PAYMENT | $31,250 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - THIRD QUARTER PAYMENT | $31,250 |
| 2024 | The Delaski Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | COMMITMENT TO NEW LOCATION IMPROVEMENTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR BALLET DES MOINES CAMPUS FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | DR. RICHARD DEMING FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bookey Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 86 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ballet Des Moines?
Ballet Des Moines is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Lauridsen Family Foundation ($2.0M), Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($902K), Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($804K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to Ballet Des Moines between 2019–2025.
Who is Ballet Des Moines's largest funder?
Lauridsen Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ballet Des Moines, with $2.0M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Ballet Des Moines received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to Ballet Des Moines across 86 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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