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Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

Connecting people to nature and one another through meaningful experiences at Water Works Park by offering special events, educational opportunities, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures.

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Public Charity 501(c)(3) NTEE N32

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Organization Overview

Street address
DES MOINES, IA 50309
(515) ***-**93
EIN
MemberPlus+
Earliest Filing
2017
Organization Type
Public Charity
Deductibility Status
Contributions are tax-deductible

Grants Received by Year

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HighMediumLow
Medium
Medium
High
Medium
Low
20182019202020212022
Total Grants Received
$X.XB
All Years
Filings on File
7
Tax Years
NTEE Category
N32
Parks & Playgrounds

IRS Classification Codes

NTEE Code
N32
Parks & Playgrounds

Organizations that develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code is a four digit code used to classify an exempt IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

Subsection Code
03
Private operating foundation (other)

Subsection Codes are the codes shown under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which define the category under which an organization may be exempt.

Asset Code
5
500,000 - 999,999

Asset Codes relate to the amount of assets shown on the most recent Form 990 series return filed by the organization.

Affiliation Code
3
Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).

Affiliation Code defines the organizational grouping.

Deductibility Code
1
Contributions are deductible.

Deductibility Code signifies whether contributions made to an organization are deductible.

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IRS Form 990/990PF, 990N or Publication 78 Data PDF

Funding Received

Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 42 grants from 9 funders, 2018-2022.

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About the Organization

Organization category
Public Charity
Country / State
United States / Iowa
Mission
Connecting people to nature and one another through meaningful experiences at Water Works Park by offering special events, educational opportunities, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures.
Programs or services
The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing Water Works Park as a vibrant, inclusive destination for Central Iowa. Through educational programs, conservation initiatives, cultural events, and outdoor recreation, the Foundation connects people with nature, one another, and the importance of clean water. Donations help preserve the Park, expand community programming, and create meaningful outdoor experiences for generations to come.
Target Audience
Community-minded adults and families in the greater Des Moinesarea
They value accessible outdoor spaces, recreation, environmental quality,and experiences that strengthen the community. They may visit the parkbut have little familiarity with the Foundation.
Geographic Focus
United States, Iowa (USA), Polk County (IA), Des Moines (IA)

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