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Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc

Des Moines, Iowa  ·  EIN 203598346  ·  Private foundation

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc has awarded $38.7M across 588 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Des Moines Performing Arts. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.2M
Total assets
588
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc funds

Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Des Moines Performing Arts
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$972K2017
Des Moines Performing Arts
GENERAL & CAPITAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$734K2018
Des Moines Performing Arts
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$695K2019
Des Moines Performing Arts
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$695K2020
Des Moines Performing Arts
OPERATING GRANT
Des Moines, IA$550K2025
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc
GENERAL & CAPITAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$515K2017
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc Dba Des Moines Art Center
OPERATING GRANT, CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT
Des Moines, IA$510K2024
Science Center of Iowa
GENERAL & CAPITAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$505K2017
Des Moines Performing Arts
OPERATING GRANT
Des Moines, IA$500K2024
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc Dba Des Moines Art Center
OPERATING GRANT
Des Moines, IA$500K2025
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc Dba Des Moines Art Center
GENERAL FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$476K2022
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$468K2017
Des Moines Art Center
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$450K2020
Edmundson Art Foundation Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$435K2019
Science Center of Iowa
GENERAL FUNDING
Des Moines, IA$410K2022

Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.7M
2018$4.4M
2019$4.3M
2020$4.2M
2022$4.5M
2023$4.3M
2024$5.2M
2025$6.2M

How to apply for funding from Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc

Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bravogreaterdesmoines.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc

Does Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc accept grant applications?
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc fund?
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Des Moines Performing Arts, Des Moines Performing Arts, Des Moines Performing Arts. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc give in grants?
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $38.7M over 588 grants.
Where is Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc located?
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203598346.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.