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Who funds Des Moines Children's Museum?

West Des Moines, Iowa

3 private foundations reported grants to Des Moines Children's Museum in West Des Moines, Iowa totaling $452,500 across 3 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Mulready Koehn Foundation, with $250,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Des Moines Children's Museum

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Mulready Koehn Foundation
Iowa · 2024
General operating fund1$250,000
Lauridsen Family Foundation
Iowa · 2025
General support1$200,000
Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation
Iowa · 2025
General Operations1$2,500

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Des Moines Children's Museum?

Mulready Koehn Foundation, Lauridsen Family Foundation and Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Des Moines Children's Museum get from foundations?

$452,500 in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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