A partnership that's making a difference
In central Iowa, a dynamic nonprofit partnership between Prairie Meadows and Polk County is improving lives and creating a lasting impact that resonates across communities and generations. Together we’ve generated over $2.2 billion in funding over 30 years for projects that improve, strengthen and beautify our community while creating a stronger future for every Polk County resident.
Partnership History
In 1989, the Polk County Board of Supervisors and Prairie Meadows joined forces to become one of only two nonprofit casinos in the U.S. From the beginning of our partnership to now, we’ve averaged more than $27 million per year in giving to support vital arts, culture, healthcare, education and infrastructure initiatives across central Iowa. Now in its 30th, year we remain dedicated to creating beneficial impacts that are seen and felt by individuals and groups across Polk County, now and well into the future.
Community Giving & Taxes | 2023
From funding meals for hungry children and an essential free medical clinic, to renovating schools and improving city parks, Prairie Meadows helped improve the lives of thousands of Iowans in 2023.
| Charitable Giving |
|
|
Polk County
|
$28.2 Million |
|
Community Betterment Grants
|
$4.0 Million |
|
Legacy Grants
|
$8.8 Million |
| City of Des Moines |
$5.3 Million |
|
Polk County School Districts
|
$0.9 Million |
|
Other
|
$0.9 Million |
| |
|
| Total: |
$48.1 Million |
Community Giving and Taxes Summary | 1995 - December 31st, 2023
Since 1995, Prairie Meadows has given $2.2 billion to Polk County through taxes, grants, and charitable donations.
| Charitable Giving |
|
|
Polk County
|
$750.8 Million |
|
Community Betterment Grants
|
$62.2 Million |
|
Legacy Grants
|
$52.7 Million |
|
City of Des Moines
|
$80.5 Million |
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Polk County Schools
|
$11.8 Million |
|
Other
|
$29.3 Million |
| |
|
| Taxes |
$1.3 Billion |
| |
|
| Total: |
$2.2 Billion |
Prairie Meadows continually provides support to nonprofit organizations through our Legacy and Betterment Grant programs, event sponsorships, and in-kind donations.
For even more information, see a snapshot of the 2021-2022 County Endowment Fund Program & grants made by Casino Nonprofit Organizations.
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