BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC
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BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on Iowa, having awarded a total of $5.2 million across 121 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BRAVO can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE TO ADVANCE REGIONAL PRIORITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
$5.8M
14%
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc
$4M
9%
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA
$3.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC?
No. BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC give?
BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,300. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC make each year?
In 2024, BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC fund recently?
In 2025, BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS, Edmundson Art Foundation Inc, and SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC?
BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.