Compensation 990

Des Moines Performing Arts

Fiscal year ending 2025. Filed on November 17, 2025.

221 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Performing Arts (EIN: 51-0138181) has filed an IRS Form 990 since at least fiscal year 2016. In its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing, Des Moines Performing Arts, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, reported compensation for 7 out of 471 total employees. Among the employees shown here, the average compensation is $259,098. The highest compensated employee at Des Moines Performing Arts is Jeff Chelesvig with fiscal year 2025 compensation of $695,197.

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation

Revenue

$26,167,956

Expenses

$28,216,361

Employee compensation

$6,484,399
Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation over time

Reported Compensated Employees

Non-Employee Board Members

Ardis Kelley
Vice Chair
Bob Ritz
Director
Christine Her
Director
Chuck Freeman
Director
Dennis Menken
Director
Espnola Cartmill
Chair
Josh Mandelbaum
Director
Kathryn Kunert
Director
Kevin Patrick
Director
Lanae Ceryanec
Secretary
Linda Westergaard
Director
Lisa Gobber
Director

Contractors

Mrb Tour LLC
Production
$1,414,331
Weitz Company
Construction
$1,234,908
I Love Cotton Candy LLC
Production
$1,043,069
LMS22 Touring LLC
Production
$822,084
Mamma Mia 25 Tour Lp
Production
$747,902

Mission Statement

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

Revisions to this organization profile

November 17, 2025:
2025 Des Moines Performing Arts 990 filed
November 15, 2024:
2024 Des Moines Performing Arts 990 filed
November 14, 2023:
2023 Des Moines Performing Arts 990 filed

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