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### 26,361

Number of nonprofits in Iowa in 2016

Source: [The Independent Sector (opens in a new tab)](https://independentsector.org/resource/state-profile-iowa/)

### 135,300

Number of people employed by Iowa nonprofits in 2016

Source: [The Independent Sector (opens in a new tab)](https://independentsector.org/resource/state-profile-iowa/)

### 1855

The year the Amana Colonies, a group of seven villages settled by a communal religious group with German roots, were founded in eastern Iowa.

Source: [Amana Heritage Society (opens in a new tab)](http://www.amanaheritage.org/)

### Who you’ll find there:

- [American Association of Swine Veterinarians (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aasv.org/) (Perry)
- [Antique Airplane Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.antiqueairfield.com/) (Ottumwa)
- [National Traditional Country Music Association (opens in a new tab)](https://www.music-savers.com/) (Anita)
- [Association of Former Agents U.S. Secret Service (opens in a new tab)](https://www.oldstar.org/) (West Des Moines)

Source: [Directory of Associations (opens in a new tab)](http://www.directoryofassociations.com/)

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