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DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION

DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION

Des Moines, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-1246575
Regional Funder
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DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION

Des Moines, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-1246575
Regional Funder

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Des Moines Symphony Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Iowa, having disbursed a total of $1.1 million in grants in 2023. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$452K
Median 2nd year grant
$419.2K
R
Richard Early
Board Member
R
Renee Davenport
Board Member
T
Trudy Holman Hurd
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION?
No. DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION give?
DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION 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 DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $452 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION?
DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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