Associations USA: Iowa

26,361

Number of nonprofits in Iowa in 2016

Source: The Independent Sector  (opens in a new tab)

135,300

Number of people employed by Iowa nonprofits in 2016

Source: The Independent Sector  (opens in a new tab)

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)

Who you’ll find there:

• American Association of Swine Veterinarians  (opens in a new tab) (Perry)
• Antique Airplane Association  (opens in a new tab) (Ottumwa)
• National Traditional Country Music Association  (opens in a new tab) (Anita)
• Association of Former Agents U.S. Secret Service  (opens in a new tab) (West Des Moines)

Source: Directory of Associations  (opens in a new tab)