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Des Moines Performing Arts

Engage the midwest in meaningful entertainment, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development Des Moines, IA EIN 510138181 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts organization and operates the Des Moines Civic Center, Temple Theater and Cowles Commons.

Founded
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Engage the midwest in meaningful entertainment, education, and cultural activities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S200
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($25.1 million)
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Des Moines Performing Arts is a registered community development nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 510138181. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Des Moines Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Des Moines Performing Arts is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Des Moines Performing Arts has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Des Moines Performing Arts is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Des Moines Performing Arts. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Des Moines Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts organization and operates the Des Moines Civic Center, Temple Theater and Cowles Commons. Des Moines Performing Arts is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Des Moines Performing Arts's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Des Moines Performing Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Des Moines Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510138181, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

HE
Heidi Watkins
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AR
Ardis K•••••
VICE CHAIR
BA
Barbara P•••••
Director
BE
Benjamin L•••••
Director
BI
Bill P••••••
Director
BO
Bob R•••
Director
CH
Cherian K••••
Director
CH
Christine H••
Director
CH
Christine L•••••••• S•••
PAST CHAIR
CH
Chuck F••••••
Director
DE
Dennis M•••••
Director
ES
Espnola C•••••••
CHAIR
FR
Frank C•••••
Director
HA
Hannah K•••••
Director
HE
Heidi W••••••
CFO
JE
Jeff C••••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
JO
Jonathan B••••••••••
Director
KA
Katie P••••••••
Director
LA
Lanae C•••••••
SECRETARY
LA
Laura S••••
VICE PRESIDENT/COO
LI
Linda W••••••••••
Director
LI
Lisa G•••••
Director
MA
Maribeth M•••••••
Director
MA
Matt M••••
Director
ME
Megan K•••
CONTROLLER
ME
Melinda R••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$26.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$22.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$28.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$29.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$14.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Des Moines Performing Arts This page 93 $26.2 million 89%
Community Extended Nuclear Transitional Resid Exoffenders Inc 93 $16.5 million 91%
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc 93 $12.7 million 92%
Alianza Municipal de Servicios 93 $23.9 million 91%
Calvin Community 93 $11.1 million 87%
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 93 $26.5 million 89%
Foundation 2 Inc 93 $11.8 million 87%
Inquiring Systems Inc 93 $13.1 million 90%
Community Alternatives Unlimited 93 $14.6 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Des Moines Performing Arts

What is Des Moines Performing Arts?
Des Moines Performing Arts is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts organization and operates the Des Moines Civic Center, Temple Theater and Cowles Commons.
When was Des Moines Performing Arts founded?
Des Moines Performing Arts was founded in 1979.
Who leads Des Moines Performing Arts?
Heidi Watkins serves as CFO.
Where is Des Moines Performing Arts located?
Headquartered in Des Moines, United States.
What is Des Moines Performing Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Des Moines Performing Arts trustworthy?
Des Moines Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Des Moines Performing Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510138181.
What is Des Moines Performing Arts's website?
http://desmoinesperformingarts.org