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Private foundation · EIN 20-0523259

The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc

West Des Moines, IA

The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Des Moines, IA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $332K in grants and contributions paid across 111 grants, with $2.38M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Des Moines Area Religious Council, Anawim Housing and Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota.

How to request funding

Contact
Jill Hansen
Phone
5152222300
Address
3330 Westown Parkway, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266
Form and materials
Written request including reason for the request and type of organization submitting request
Deadlines
January 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1
Restrictions
Focus on human services, education, and arts & culture in the des moines and iowa city, ia and rochester, mankato, owatonna, and st. cloud, mn areas

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Des Moines Area Religious CouncilDes Moines, IAFunding to Support the Dmarcc Food Pantry$15,000
Anawim HousingDes Moines, IAFunding for Permanent Supportive Housing Program$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Central MinnesotaSt Cloud, MNFunding for Partners for the Future Program$10,000
EllipsisDes Moines, IAFunding for Hopeful Spaces Capital Campaign$10,000
Jeremiah ProgramRochester, MNFunding for Whole Family Support for Student Parent Single Moms Program$10,000
The Eddie Davis Community Center IncWest Des Moines, IAFunding for Social Service Programs$10,000
Greater Mankato Area United WayMankato, MNAnnual Fundraising$8,348
Rebuilding Together Greater Des MoinesDes Moines, IAFunding for Rebuilding Together Project$7,500
United Way of Johnson & Washington CountiesCoralville, IAAnnual Fundraising$7,500
Dowling Catholic High SchoolWest Des Moines, IAAnnual Appeal$7,000
Hope MinistriesDes Moines, IAFunding for Meals for Hope Program$7,000
Best Buddies IowaDes Moines, IAFunding for Inclusion and Leadership Development Project$5,000
Big Brother Big Sisters of Southern MinnesotaOwatonna, MNFunding for Mentoring Programs$5,000
By Degrees FoundationDes Moines, IAFunding for Postsecondary and Career Readiness Programs$5,000
Everybody Wins-Iowa IncDes Moines, IAFunding for Power Read Program$5,000
Everystep FoundationDes Moines, IDFunding for Amanda the Panda Grief Support Program$5,000
Families ForwardDes Moines, IAFunding for New Directions Shelter$5,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesDes Moines, IAFunding for General Operating Expenses$5,000
Future Net Inc (eyes Open Iowa)West Des Moines, IAFunding for Program to Help Young People Access Online Services That Help Them Make Educated Decisions About Their Health, Stay in School and Graduate$5,000
Genesis IncDes Moines, IAFunding for Learning Center Capital Campaign$5,000
Greater Des Moines Botanical GardenDes Moines, IAFunding for General Operating Support$5,000
Greater Des Moines Community FoundationDes Moines, IAFunding for West Des Moines Rec Plex Expansion$5,000
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon FoundationDes Moines, IAFunding to Preserve and Improve the Fairgrounds$5,000
JoppaDes Moines, IDFunding for Homeless Services Program$5,000
Party on the Hill IncDes Moines, IAFunding to Support the Children's Charities$5,000

The 25 largest of 111 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Written request including reason for the request and type of organization submitting request. Deadlines: January 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1. Restrictions: Focus on human services, education, and arts & culture in the des moines and iowa city, ia and rochester, mankato, owatonna, and st. cloud, mn areas. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $332,313 in grants and contributions paid (111 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Des Moines Area Religious Council (IA), $15K, Anawim Housing (IA), $10K, Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota (MN), $10K, Ellipsis (IA), $10K and Jeremiah Program (MN), $10K.