Des Moines Performing Arts

Community development organization based in Des Moines, IA. 471 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionENGAGE THE MIDWEST IN MEANINGFUL ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND CHALLENGE.

Financial snapshot · TY 2024

$26.2M
Total revenue
$28.2M
Total expenses
$51.0M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

86
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
86
15.6 months of expenses
Program efficiency
97
88.9% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
64
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

Jeff Chelesvig
PRESIDENT/CEO
$695,197
89th percentile vs. peers
Laura Sweet
VICE PRESIDENT/COO
$252,262
71th percentile vs. peers
$226,912
55th percentile vs. peers
Barbara Preuss
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
$197,313
31th percentile vs. peers
Bill Pinegar
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
$173,437
71th percentile vs. peers

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