SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC
EIN 51-0176029 · Recreation & Sports (N72Z)
What they do
THE MISSION of SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA is to PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING and ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY of OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS for INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES to DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, and PARTICIPATE IN SHARING of GIFTS, SKILLS, and FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, and THE COMMUNITY.
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ContactJOHN KLIEGLPRESIDENT/CEO
Mailing address551 SE DOVETAIL RD, GRIMES, IA 50111-4748
Main phone(515) 986-5520 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- December 1977
- County
- Polk
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