West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
Private foundation · West Des Moines, IA · EIN 20-0523259 · reported 2023–2025 · files as The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
312grants reported
$2,500median award
$1,000lower quartile
$100smallest grant
$857Ktotal paid
6states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 14 of its 312 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $72K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
3330 Westown Pkwy
Wdm, IA 50266-1111
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Religious Council FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DMARCC FOOD PANTRY | Des Moines, IA | $15,000 |
| Anawim Housing FUNDING FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota FUNDING FOR PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM | St Cloud, MN | $10,000 |
| Ellipsis FUNDING FOR HOPEFUL SPACES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program FUNDING FOR WHOLE FAMILY SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PARENT SINGLE MOMS PROGRAM | Rochester, MN | $10,000 |
| The Eddie Davis Community Center Inc FUNDING FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS | West Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Dowling Catholic High School ANNUAL APPEAL | West Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Strands of Strength Inc FUNDING FOR WIGS FOR WOMEN IN NEED WHO LOSE THEIR HAIR DUE TO CANCER TREATMENT | West Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Ballet Theatre of Des Moines FUNDING FOR BALLET DES MOINES CAMPUS FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION | West Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DMARC FOOD PANTRY | Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Dowling Catholic High School ANNUAL APPEAL | West Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Mankato, MN | $8,348 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines FUNDING FOR REBUILDING TOGETHER PROJECT | Des Moines, IA | $7,500 |
| United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Coralville, IA | $7,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines FUNDING FOR REBUILDING TOGETHER PROJECT | Des Moines, IA | $7,500 |
| Anawim Housing FUNDING FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $7,500 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Urbandale, IA | $7,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines FUNDING FOR REBUILDING TOGETHER PROJECT | Des Moines, IA | $7,500 |
| Dowling Catholic High School ANNUAL APPEAL | West Des Moines, IA | $7,000 |
| Hope Ministries FUNDING FOR MEALS FOR HOPE PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $7,000 |
| Starts Right Here FUNDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF METAL DETECTORS AT CHARTER SCHOOL | Des Moines, IA | $7,000 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Mankato, MN | $6,670 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Mankato, MN | $6,160 |
| Hope Ministries FUNDING FOR MEALS FOR HOPE PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $6,000 |
| Children & Families of Iowa FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $5,500 |
| Children & Families of Iowa FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $5,500 |
| Best Buddies Iowa FUNDING FOR INCLUSION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota FUNDING FOR MENTORING PROGRAMS | Owatonna, MN | $5,000 |
| BY Degrees Foundation FUNDING FOR POSTSECONDARY AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Everybody Wins-Iowa Inc FUNDING FOR POWER READ PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Everystep Foundation FUNDING FOR AMANDA THE PANDA GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM | Des Moines, ID | $5,000 |
| Families Forward FUNDING FOR NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Future Net Inc (eyes Open Iowa) FUNDING FOR PROGRAM TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS ONLINE SERVICES THAT HELP THEM MAKE EDUCATED DECISIO | West Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Genesis Inc FUNDING FOR LEARNING CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation FUNDING FOR WEST DES MOINES REC PLEX EXPANSION | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation FUNDING TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE THE FAIRGROUNDS | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Joppa FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM | Des Moines, ID | $5,000 |
| Party on the Hill Inc FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN'S CHARITIES | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| St Cloud Area YMCA FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY WATER PARK AND POOL | St Cloud, MN | $5,000 |
| Urbandale Food Pantry FUNDING FOR BUILDING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Urbandale, IA | $5,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa FUNDING FOR TELETHON | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota FUNDING FOR PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM | St Cloud, MN | $5,000 |
| BY Degrees Foundation FUNDING FOR POSTSECONDARY AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Csa (community Support Advocates) FUNDING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DMARC FOOD PANTRY | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts FUNDING FOR APPLAUSE EDUCATION SERIES | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Ellipsis FUNDING FOR FIRE ESCAPE REPLACEMENT AT FACILITY | Johnston, IA | $5,000 |
| Everybody Wins-Iowa Inc FUNDING FOR POWER READ PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners FUNDING FOR THE BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM, POWER PACK PROGRAM & HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY | Mankato, MN | $5,000 |
| Hawthorn Hill FUNDING FOR NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Hope Ministries FUNDING FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Hope Ministries FUNDING FOR MEALS FOR HOPE PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation FUNDING FOR AMANDA THE PANDA SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Iowa Golf Association Foundation FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GOLFHOUSE IOWA MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY | Ankeny, IA | $5,000 |
| Joppa FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Project Legacy FUNDING OFR A PROGRAM THAT HELPS BIPOC AND MARGINALIZED STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE | Rochester, MN | $5,000 |
| The Eddie Davis Community Center Inc FUNDING FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS | West Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Coralville, IA | $5,000 |
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