Greater Des Moines Partnership

Des Moines, IA ยท Founded 1999

Driving economic growth and talent development in the Des Moines region

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Tiffany Tauscheck
Website Contact

About Organization

Drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life for the Des Moines region with one voice, one mission, and as one region. Based in Des Moines, IA, the partnership unites business, civic, and community leaders. Operating with $10.2 million in annual revenue and 46 employees plus 400 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, professional development resources, and support services for member organizations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$10.2M

+19.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$8.8M

+8.3% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$10.1M

+7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

46

+0% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $10,239,038 $8,750,167 $10,146,227 46
2022 $8,582,426 $8,077,788 $9,486,096 46
2020 $7,121,000 $7,033,653 $7,409,450 38
2019 $7,604,422 $7,641,386 $7,497,872 51
2018 $7,463,186 $7,480,150 $7,422,448 54

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Des Moines Partnership

2023 INVESTOR COMMITMENT

Facilitates collaboration and development in 2023 investor commitment through targeted programming and partnerships

CAPITAL BUILDING CAMPAIGN

Facilitates collaboration and development in capital building campaign through targeted programming and partnerships

DMDC 2023 SPONSOR

Provides structured support and resources for dmdc 2023 sponsor initiatives across member organizations

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Facilitates collaboration and development in economic development through targeted programming and partnerships

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Des Moines Partnership.

TT

Tiffany Tauscheck

Chief Operations Off/ Pres. CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $289,068
JB

Jay Byers

President And CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $270,682
SL

Stacie Lovan

E. Dev Project Director
Full-time
Compensation: $169,869
KI

Kirk Irwin

Chief Admin Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $138,515
AS

Angie Stepsis

Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $108,661
MD

Marvin Dejear

Exec VP, Dei
Full-time
Compensation: $182,431
MS

Mike Swesey

Sr VP, Econ Devel
Full-time
Compensation: $175,687
MS

Meg Schneider

Sr VP, Reg Bus Devel
Full-time
Compensation: $162,520
CS

Courtney Shaw

VP Of Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $156,824
AW

Andrea Woodard

Sr VP, Govt Relation
Full-time
Compensation: $147,688
AB

Amanda Briggs

Cfao
Full-time
Compensation: $102,644
AB

Anant Bhalla

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
AC

Anne Cooper

Executive Committee
CC

Chris Costa

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
DK

Dan Keough

Executive Committee
DP

Dan Pitcher

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
EJ

Erica Jensen

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
FC

Frank Cownie

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
GP

Gary Palmer

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
JC

Jake Christensen

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
JM

Jenny McCoy

Executive Committee
JM

Julie Mangels

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
KK

Karen Kuhn

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
KK

Kathryn Kunert

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
KP

Katie Petru

Executive Committee
RB

Robert Brownell

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
RH

Robert Haus

Executive Committee
ST

Sailu Timbo

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
SJ

Scott Jean

Executive Committee
1 hrs/week
SV

Sean Vicente

Executive Committee
TG

Tom Greene

Executive Committee

Milestones

1999

Organization Founded

1999

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

2012

Regional Expansion

2012

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2025

Program Enhancement

2025

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AA
Amy Anderson Vali Director
AF
Amy Friedrech Director 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Angela Walker Franklin Director 1.00 hrs/week
BH
Billi Hunt Director 1.00 hrs/week
BV
Brent Vanderwaal Director
CB
Chris Blunt Director
DH
Dan Houston Director
DW
Daniel Willrich Director
DR
Darren Rebelez Director
DS
David Stark Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Don Coffin Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Dr Brad Buck Director
GE
Greg Edwards Director 1.00 hrs/week
HS
Hallie Still-Caris Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jaclyn Taylor Director
JB
Jeff Baxter Director
JR
Jeff Rommel Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jon Hummel Director
JM
Josh Mandelbaum Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jt Clendenin Director
KW
Kris Williams Director
KB
Kristen Boldt Director
KK
Kristi Knous Director 1.00 hrs/week
LA
Lane Arthur Director 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Laura Howe Director
LH
Leah Hoppe Director
MH
Mark Holm Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Marty Martin Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mary Sellers Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Matt Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Mike Downing Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Mike McCoy Chair 1.00 hrs/week
NI
Ngozi Igbokwe Director
PD
Paul Dorsey Director 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Rachael Kinnick Director
RT
Rick Tiwald Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
RF
Rob Feeney Director
RG
Rob Gavora Director 1.00 hrs/week
RA
Robert Andeweg Director 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Robert J Denson Director 1.00 hrs/week
RF
Rosalind Fox Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Rowena Crosbie Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Russ Trimble Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Stacy Sime Director
SV
Steve Van Oort Director 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Suzanna De Baca Director 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Ted Corrigan Director 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Tim Coonan Director 1.00 hrs/week
TF
Tim Fleming Director
TS
Todd Shafer Director
TL
Tom Leners Director
WW
Wendy Wintersteen Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.1M

Highest Paid

$325K

Tiffany Tauscheck

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Tiffany Tauscheck Chief Operations Off/ PRES. CEO $289,068 $36,125 $325,193 40
Jay Byers President And CEO $270,682 $22,855 $293,537 40
Marvin Dejear EXEC VP, Dei $182,431 $25,078 $207,509 40
Mike Swesey SR VP, Econ Devel $175,687 $20,878 $196,565 40
Stacie Lovan E. DEV Project Director $169,869 $22,075 $191,944 40
Meg Schneider SR VP, REG Bus Devel $162,520 $24,270 $186,790 40
Andrea Woodard SR VP, GOVT Relation $147,688 $24,074 $171,762 40
Courtney Shaw VP Of Communications $156,824 $12,328 $169,152 40
Kirk Irwin Chief Admin Officer $138,515 $15,694 $154,209 40
Angie Stepsis Chief Of Staff $108,661 $8,841 $117,502 40
Amanda Briggs Cfao $102,644 $9,892 $112,536 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$649K

Total Forgiven

$655K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

36

Loan Details 1 loan

$649,134
Forgiven
Forgiven: $654,576 100%
Approved Mar 17, 2021
Lender Bankers Trust Company
Jobs Reported 36
Forgiven On Jan 19, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$660K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
PM
Prairie Meadows Race Track And Casino 2 grants
$362K
CI
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
$263K
IF
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
$25K
VC
Veridian Credit Union
$10K
Prairie Meadows Race Track And Casino Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Veridian Credit Union
Prairie Meadows Race Track And Casino Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Veridian Credit Union

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
Downtown Dsm Inc
Des Moines, IA
Dwntwn Dev
501(c) 501(C)(6)
Downtown Events Group
Des Moines, IA
Events
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Greater Des Moines Partnership

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(515) 286-4950 (151) 528-6495

Social

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700 Locust Street Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309