Mission
TO RAISE FUNDS AND ADVOCATE FOR THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Public Charity
DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Based in DES MOINES, IA, DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $4.4M in revenue, $758K in expenses, $9.7M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.3M.
EIN: 421484890
DES MOINES, IA
Single Organization Support
NTEE: T11
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.4M
Total Expenses$758K
Total Assets$9.7M
Grants Given9
Grant Total$2.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Des Moines Public Library Foundation
How Des Moines Public Library Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$58
Programs
the work itself
$21
Management
running the organization
$21
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $58 for programs
$46
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation (dmplf) supports and enriches the capabilities, resources, and services of the Des Moines public library (dmpl) system
$12
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation hosts fundraising events, conducts targeted appeals, and coordinates other initiatives to raise awareness and encourage donations that will support and enrich the…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Given
DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION IS THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. GRANTS ARE MONITORED COOPERATIVELY BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE LIBRARY FOR SPECIFIC USE OF THE FUNDS.
$393,939
DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION IS THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. GRANTS ARE MONITORED COOPERATIVELY BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE LIBRARY FOR SPECIFIC USE OF THE FUNDS.
$346,582
DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION IS THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. GRANTS ARE MONITORED COOPERATIVELY BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE LIBRARY FOR SPECIFIC USE OF THE FUNDS.
$326,506
DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION IS THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. GRANTS ARE MONITORED COOPERATIVELY BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE LIBRARY FOR SPECIFIC USE OF THE FUNDS.
$324,785
DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION IS THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. GRANTS ARE MONITORED COOPERATIVELY BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE LIBRARY FOR SPECIFIC USE OF THE FUNDS.
$173,465
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Abena Sankofa Imhotep
DIRECTOR
Andrea Elliott
PAST PRESIDENT
Brianne Sanchez
DIRECTOR
Cathy Besh
TREASURER
Chris Nelson
VICE PRESIDENT
Christine Riccelli
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.4M | $758K | $9.7M |
| 2024 | $1.4M | $677K | $5.7M |
| 2023 | $834K | $640K | $4.8M |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $560K | $4.2M |
| 2021 | $910K | $588K | $4.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $910K to $4.4M (+384%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IA.
IA
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