# Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Des Moines, Iowa 50317. EIN 42-1390788. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 6 recreation and club nonprofits in Des Moines.
- Revenue $1,099,580 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 46 recreation and club nonprofits in Iowa; median $116,584.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Polk County, Iowa: about 123,450 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation's EIN?**

Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1390788. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation as: Physical fitness and community recreation. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.