The Des Moines Carousel Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$46K
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
6
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Des Moines Carousel Foundation?
The Des Moines Carousel Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Parks Area Foundation ($20K), The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation ($10K), Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $46K in grants to The Des Moines Carousel Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Area Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $6,000 | 3 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has The Des Moines Carousel Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Parks Area Foundation | IMPROVEMENTS TO EXPAND THE CAROUSEL CAMPUS IN UNION PARK | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | HISTORY OF HERITAGE CAROUSEL/UNION PARK DISPLAY | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | BUSINESS PLANNING | $3,500 |
| 2020 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE HERITAGE CAROUSEL OF DES MOINES | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE HERITAGE CAROUSEL OF DES MOINES | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Des Moines Carousel Foundation?
The Des Moines Carousel Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Parks Area Foundation ($20K), The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation ($10K), Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $46K in grants to The Des Moines Carousel Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Des Moines Carousel Foundation's largest funder?
Parks Area Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Des Moines Carousel Foundation, with $20K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has The Des Moines Carousel Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $46K in grants to The Des Moines Carousel Foundation across 6 grants from 4 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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