Prairie Meadows has provided more than $2.2 billion over the past 35 years through taxes and charitable donations to improve our community. With an unwavering commitment, we remain dedicated to helping advance meaningful projects and make an impact across Iowa. In 2023, $48.1 million was provided in charitable giving to promote economic development, agriculture, jobs, and tourism for individuals and groups across Polk County.

We partner with organizations to improve the lives of Iowans each year through our Legacy, Community Betterment, and Youth Sports and Recreational grant programs, event sponsorships, and in-kind donations as charitable giving is at our core. It is with great pride that Prairie Meadows has supported Polk County with $28.2 million; the City of Des Moines with a revenue sharing donation of $5.3 million; and Polk County Schools with $0.9 million.

In 2023, we provided $8.8 million through our Legacy Grant program, $4 million 
in Community Betterment Grants, $303,000 in direct support for our Youth Sports 
& Recreational Grants. Click here to learn more. 

The Shoes That Fit (Des Moines Chapter) organization provides brand new shoes, winter coats, and winter boots to school students in need, assisting students from pre-k through 5th grade. This initiative supports over 3,000 students annually. With the Community Betterment Grant, more children are able to have the essential items they need to attend school every day. This ensures that no child has to go to school in the cold without a winter coat or miss school entirely due to a lack of shoes. In addition to addressing immediate needs, the organization also alleviates the discomfort of ill-fitting shoes, allowing children to concentrate on their schoolwork and improve their lives.

WOI-FM is Iowa Public Radio’s largest FM signal serving central Iowa. These funds support expenses related to the replacement of the transmitter, transmission line, and antenna, all of which have been in operation far past their intended operational expectancy. As the equipment ages, it becomes less reliable, and with replacement parts not readily available, a serious failure could result in several days if not weeks of being non-operational (off-air). Funding provides critical broadcast infrastructure and the state’s emergency alert system to allow Iowa Public Radio to better serve their listeners. Prairie Meadows remains dedicated to advancing vital community projects.

An Adair teen walks across graduation stage months after devastating crash thanks to On With Life and the 2022 Legacy Grant for the Giant Strides Expansion. On With Life opened its doors in 1991 with the purpose of assisting survivors and their families facing the challenge of a brain injury, in rebuilding their lives. This grant has provided On With Life with the ability to grow their impact by expanding capacity, increasing the number of individuals served, and providing further support to caregivers and families. Prairie Meadows takes great pride in funding meaningful projects that strengthen and expand opportunities and services offered within our community.

We proudly celebrate our 35th Anniversary as central Iowa’s number one entertainment destination for gaming and entertainment. In 2023, we had our strongest fiscal year to date and a record-breaking year of charitable giving. Since 1989, we continue to promote economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism. As we grow, we continue to make a significant impact, totaling over $2.2 billion in charitable giving and taxes.

We work hard to evolve, to exceed expectations, and to be a leader in the industry. We remain dedicated to strengthen and expand opportunities, infrastructure and services offered in our community. Our leadership team constantly develops new ideas on how we can be even better, while staying true to the vision that led us to where we are today.

We would like to thank our employees, partners and community for being a part of our successful journey. The future is bright as we look forward to making an even bigger impact in central Iowa communities and throughout the state.

Iowa Golf Association, IGA Foundation, Iowa Turfgrass Institute (Superintendents), and First Tee – central Iowa have completed various moves and are now operating out of Golf House Iowa. Additionally, the indoor putting green complex and golf simulators have been installed and are operational. Indoor furniture has been delivered and assembled, including desks, chairs, and board meeting tables, and the outdoor putting green complex and installation of the museum displays, are on track and scheduled to be done by early May. The facility will be open to all and introduce the game to beginners. The Iowa Golf Association Foundation was created to promote and advance the game of golf in Iowa as an amateur sport offering golf instruction to youth with an emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Golf House Iowa will serve as a springboard to create new opportunities to preserve, promote and advance the game of golf throughout Iowa. Prairie Meadows is proud to be part of meaningful projects that improve the lives of Iowans.

Prairie Meadows provides ongoing support to nonprofit organizations. We are proud to be part of the efforts and mission of these local organizations. 

Puppy Jake Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping wounded military veterans who are suffering from injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or physical mobility impairments with professionally trained service dogs. Prairie Meadows takes great pride in partnering with meaningful programs like Puppy Jake Foundation. Organizations like this make a difference in the everyday lives of those in our community. Tap here to learn more about Puppy Jake Foundation.

The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon provides an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with other companies to raise funds for financial literacy programs for students K-12. This fun afternoon helped Junior Achievement of Central Iowa support the lessons of financial literacy in our future leaders. Prairie Meadows had eight leadership team members participate in the Bowl-A-Thon and is proud to have been the presenting sponsor of this important initiative for youth in our community.

The Bravo Awards Gala is a showcase for the work Bravo does year-round in providing a competitive and reliable source of funding to regional nonprofit organizations in the arts, culture, and heritage sector. BRAVO Greater Des Moines leads the region in thoughtful discussion, strategy, and research of the impact that arts and culture has on the economy and quality of life. Prairie Meadows was proud to be part of advancing their mission though providing support for their 2024 Gala. 

This special event was held to raise funds for the new Family Wheelchair Camp and local organizations that seek to better the lives of those with disabilities. The Chris Norton Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with spinal cord and neuromuscular disabilities live their best lives. Prairie Meadows is proud to support meaningful events for those in our community.

Prairie Meadows was proud to partner with FuseDSM and support their annual dinner that celebrates their members and their accomplishments in our community. FuseDSM is a private, not-for-profit business member organization aimed at fostering economic development and growth of member businesses and the Des Moines community.

With the help of our funding, the Martin Luther King Hunger Fight event in January, was able to package a total of 14,184 Taco Mac meals. These meals will make a significant impact in feeding those who are hungry in Polk County. Out of this total, Prairie Meadows’ $10,000 donation directly contributed to 35,000 meals. These meals will provide nourishment for 135 kids in Polk County for an entire school year. We take great pride in supporting initiatives that contribute to the betterment of our community.

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