Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Historical FunderPella, Iowa · EIN 23-7043881 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $3,050.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KARMEN GARDNER PELLA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 MAIN STREET, PELLA IA 50219 |
| Phone | 6416216224 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO AREAS IN WHICH PELLA CORPORATION EMPLOYEES LIVE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | Pella, IA | Scholarships | $244,150 |
| Pella Historical Society | Pella, IA | General operations | $102,340 |
| Iowa State Fair Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $69,500 |
| Pella Opera House Commission | Pella, IA | General operations | $45,525 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarships | $38,750 |
| Atlas of Sioux Center Ltd | Sioux Center, IA | General operations | $33,450 |
| Iowa State Univeristy | Ames, IA | Scholarships | $30,525 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $30,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Inc | Pella, IA | General operations | $27,844 |
| Jasper Community Foundation | Newton, IA | General operations | $27,700 |
| Jump for Kids | Pella, IA | General operations | $25,400 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | Carroll, IA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Hull Bright Start Inc | Hull, IA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Murray Pickleball Association Inc | Murray, KY | General operations | $25,000 |
| United Way of Murray Calloway County Inc | Murray, KY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $20,500 |
| Friends of Mahaska County Conversation Inc | Oskaloosa, IA | General operations | $20,125 |
| Sioux Center Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main | Pella, IA | General operations | $19,855 |
| Friends of Rock Valley | Rock Valley, IA | General operations | $19,850 |
| Iowa Pbs Foundation | Johnston, IA | General operations | $18,751 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Americus, GA | General operations | $17,481 |
| Hope Ministries | Pleasant Hill, IA | General operations | $16,886 |
| Pella Comm School District | Pella, IA | General operations | $16,750 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | Urbandale, IA | General operations | $16,575 |
| City of Pella | Pella, IA | General operations | $15,750 |
| Pella Community Band Boosters Inc | Pella, IA | General operations | $15,450 |
| Free Geek | Portland, OR | General operations | $15,000 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | Portland, OR | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Brookhaven, GA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Thrive Ministry Inc | Hanover, PA | General operations | $12,500 |
| Dordt University Incorporated | Sioux Center, IA | General operations | $12,410 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operations | $12,227 |
| Crossroads of Pella | Pella, IA | General operations | $11,331 |
| Pella Community Food Shelf | Pella, IA | General operations | $10,830 |
| Pay It Forward Christmas Charity Inc | Albia, IA | General operations | $10,600 |
| Az Community Impact | Buckeye, AZ | General operations | $10,200 |
| Carroll Action Shooting Sports Inc | Carroll, IA | General operations | $10,200 |
| Hawarden Parks and Recreation Committee | Hawarden, IA | General operations | $10,050 |
| C L C Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pcm High School | Monroe, IA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Stanton Comm School District | Stanton, IA | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General operations | $9,564 |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | General operations & scholarships | $9,000 |
| Well Resource Center | Pella, IA | General operations | $8,763 |
| Oskaloosa Elementary School | Oskaloosa, IA | General operations | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $7,614 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarships | $7,600 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Michiana Inc | Niles, MI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Carroll Fierfighters Association | Carroll, IA | General operations | $7,300 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $6,800 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $6,651 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | Pella, IA | General operations | $6,546 |
| 4-H Clubs Affiliated 4-H Organizations | Ames, IA | General operations | $6,300 |
Showing the 60 largest of 433 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Corp Employee Scholarships Accrual | Pella, IA | 2025 accrual $233,500 2026 accrual $160,500 2027 accrual $92,500 | $486,500 |
| Central College Scholarships | Pella, IA | 2024 accrual $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Matching Gifts | Pella, IA | 2025 matching gifts accrual | $106,664 |
| Pella Dollars for Scholarships (Servant Leadership Scholarship) | Pella, IA | 2025 accrual $6,000 2026 accrual $6,000 2027 accrual $6,000 | $18,000 |
| Grants | Pella, IA | 2025 grants accrual | $6,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,917,993 | 439 |
| 2023 | $1,794,236 | 426 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349100630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7043881
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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