Des Moines Symphony Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$9.7M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
114
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Des Moines Symphony Association?
Des Moines Symphony Association is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Des Moines Symphony Foundation ($5.7M), Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($1.4M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.7M in grants to Des Moines Symphony Association between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Symphony Foundation | $5,677,979 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | $1,429,800 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $1,428,668 | 51 | 2020–2024 |
| Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | $570,335 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| EMC Insurance Foundation | $205,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | $200,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $55,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Charlotte and William Hinson | $35,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 7 | 2020 |
| Meredith Corporation Foundation | $21,154 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Coons Foundation | $21,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $17,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Cowles Charitable Trust | $16,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $7,480 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Obrien Fitzpatrick Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $609K (2019) to $2.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.6M.
What grants has Des Moines Symphony Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Des Moines Symphony Foundation | OPERATIONS OF DSMA | $1,273,957 |
| 2025 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $220,400 |
| 2025 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Charlotte and William Hinson | ORCHESTRA ANNUAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Coons Foundation | General Operations | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Des Moines Symphony Foundation | OPERATIONS OF DSMA | $1,211,689 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $232,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FIRST QUARTER PAYMENT | $232,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $231,313 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $60,000 |
| 2024 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | 2025 YANKEE DOODLE POPS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | 24 YANKEE DOODLE POPS SPONSOR | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Charlotte and William Hinson | ORCHESTRA ANNUAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $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 | $5K SYMPHONY-OPERATING FUND; $5K SYMPHONY KIDS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | ATTENTION CALLA WHIPP TO KICK-OFF NEW MUSIC MENTORS PROGRAM TO BRING SYMPHONY MUSICIANS TO DMPS HIGH SCHOOLSS | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $5,534 |
| 2024 | The Coons Foundation | General Operations | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Obrien Fitzpatrick Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,250 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Symphony Foundation | OPERATIONS OF DSMA | $1,058,300 |
| 2023 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING | $184,800 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION TO ENABLE THE SYMPHONY TO INCORPORATE EXCITING, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEED TO SUSTAIN AND BUILD THE SYMPHONY'S AUDIENCE WHILE MOVING THE ORCHESTRA FORWARD ARTISTICALLY. | $119,917 |
| 2023 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | 2023 YANKEE DOODLE POPS | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 114 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Des Moines Symphony Association?
Des Moines Symphony Association is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Des Moines Symphony Foundation ($5.7M), Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($1.4M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.7M in grants to Des Moines Symphony Association between 2019–2025.
Who is Des Moines Symphony Association's largest funder?
Des Moines Symphony Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Des Moines Symphony Association, with $5.7M across 6 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Des Moines Symphony Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.7M in grants to Des Moines Symphony Association across 114 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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