Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 46-3734956 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$760K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$21.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $250,000 |
| Manhattan College | Riverdale, NY | General operating budget | $200,000 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $150,000 |
| Strands of Strength Inc | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $45,750 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | General operating budget | $21,052 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $20,000 |
| Above & Beyond Cancer | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $10,500 |
| Highlands Church | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity in Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $7,250 |
| Southern California Equestrian Sports (Sces) | Redlands, CA | General operating budget | $7,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Genesis Youth Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Blank children's hospital | $1,500 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Phoenix, AZ | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Ellipsis | Johnston, IA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Healthy Birthday Inc | Clive, IA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Two Pups Wellness Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| West Des Moines Community School Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Freedom for Youth | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $500 |
| United States Dressage Federation Region 7 Nayc | Lexington, KY | General operating budget | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $759,552 | 27 |
| 2023 | $522,709 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3734956
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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