IOWA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

DES MOINES, IA

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

The 4.4 acre park opened in 2009 and features artwork by many artists.   

At the time of my visit, there were 28 sculptures.    

This installation is "Nomade" by Jaume Piensa.  The sculpture is 27 feet tall!    

It is a crouching figure with a skin composed of letters.

Visitors can go inside the sculpture.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Iowa Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support the preservation and promotion of Iowa's rich history and culture. Founded in 1967, the foundation is based in Des Moines, Iowa and operates under the leadership of an elected board of trustees.

The foundation provides financial support to various museums, libraries, and historical societies throughout the state of Iowa. It also hosts educational programs and events to encourage people of all ages to learn about Iowa's history and heritage.

One of the foundation's main initiatives is the Iowa Historical Society, which operates the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. The museum features exhibits on Iowa's history, culture, and natural resources, including interactive displays and hands-on activities for visitors.

The Iowa Historical Foundation also maintains a research library and archives, which houses a vast collection of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Iowa's past. Researchers and students can access the archives to study Iowa's history and culture.

Overall, the Iowa Historical Foundation is a vital organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Iowa's unique history and culture for current and future generations to appreciate and learn from.

IOWA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DES MOINES IA. US MID #8401900450

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 55,919 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Contact IOWA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

IOWA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
600 EAST LOCUST
DES MOINES
IA
50319-1006

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IOWA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8401900450
Name IOWA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421310625
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 105,919
REVENUE 55,919
LAT/LONG 41.590001, -93.60968
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 153
US Census Tract: 005100
US Census Block: 1055