The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 20-0523259 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$332K
Organizations funded111
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JILL HANSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 3330 Westown Parkway, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266 |
| Phone | 5152222300 |
| 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 |
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
19% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | Funding to support the dmarcc food pantry | $15,000 |
| Anawim Housing | Des Moines, IA | Funding for permanent supportive housing program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota | St Cloud, MN | Funding for partners for the future program | $10,000 |
| Ellipsis | Des Moines, IA | Funding for hopeful spaces capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Rochester, MN | Funding for whole family support for student parent single moms program | $10,000 |
| The Eddie Davis Community Center Inc | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for social service programs | $10,000 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way | Mankato, MN | Annual fundraising | $8,348 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Funding for rebuilding together project | $7,500 |
| United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties | Coralville, IA | Annual fundraising | $7,500 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | West Des Moines, IA | Annual appeal | $7,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Funding for meals for hope program | $7,000 |
| Best Buddies Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Funding for inclusion and leadership development project | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota | Owatonna, MN | Funding for mentoring programs | $5,000 |
| By Degrees Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Funding for postsecondary and career readiness programs | $5,000 |
| Everybody Wins-Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | Funding for power read program | $5,000 |
| Everystep Foundation | Des Moines, ID | Funding for amanda the panda grief support program | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Des Moines, IA | Funding for new directions shelter | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Des Moines, IA | Funding for general operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Future Net Inc (Eyes Open Iowa) | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for program to help young people access online services that help them make educated decisions about their health, stay in school… | $5,000 |
| Genesis Inc | Des Moines, IA | Funding for learning center capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | Funding for general operating support | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Funding for west des moines rec plex expansion | $5,000 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Funding to preserve and improve the fairgrounds | $5,000 |
| Joppa | Des Moines, ID | Funding for homeless services program | $5,000 |
| Party on the Hill Inc | Des Moines, IA | Funding to support the children's charities | $5,000 |
| St Cloud Area YMCA | St Cloud, MN | Funding for the development of a community water park and pool | $5,000 |
| Urbandale Food Pantry | Urbandale, IA | Funding for building capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Funding for telethon | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for the empowerment plus program | $4,675 |
| Camp Hertko Hollow Inc | West Des Moines, IA | Scholarship funds for summer camp for low-income kids with diabetes | $4,000 |
| The Bridge - a Vision for Shared Downtown Ministry | Des Moines, IA | Meal program for the homeless & low-income | $4,000 |
| Obesity Awareness in Action | Loveland, CO | Funding for awareness bound youth health and wellness program | $3,500 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Des Moines, IA | Festival of trees & lights sponsor | $3,000 |
| Children's Cancer Connection | Johnston, IA | Funding for family camp program | $3,000 |
| Des Moines Community Orchestra | Johnston, IA | Sponsorship of a concert | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Funding for food assistance programs | $3,000 |
| Honoring Opportunities for Personal Empowerment | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for pawsabilities program | $3,000 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch | St Charles, IA | Funding for next steps program | $3,000 |
| United Way of Steele County | Owatonna, MN | Annual fundraising | $2,540 |
| Above Beyond Cancer | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for ride in the park | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Hiawatha, IA | Funding for cpr in schools program | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | Funding for mentoring programs | $2,500 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Des Moines, IA | Funding for hearing AIDS for the audiology clinic | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Funding for summer club program | $2,500 |
| Cross Outreach | Des Moines, IA | Funding for back to school backpack giveaway | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Symphony | Des Moines, IA | Funding for music mentors program | $2,500 |
| Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Inc | Ankeny, IA | Funding for general operating support | $2,500 |
| Iowa Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for education, respite care and patient assistance | $2,500 |
| Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation | Ames, IA | Financial assistance for youth who can't afford sports equipment and fees | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Funding for programs to teach disadvantaged youth about earning, spending, and saving money | $2,500 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Foundation | Des Moines, ID | Funding for house of mercy (substance abuse and mental health services for women) | $2,500 |
| Parks Area Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Funding for rendezvous on the river event series | $2,500 |
| Prevent Blindness Iowa | Des Moines, ID | Light the night for sight walk | $2,500 |
| Project Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Funding for rooted model program | $2,500 |
| Project Legacy | Rochester, MN | Funding for a program that helps bipoc and marginalized students achieve their bachelor's degree | $2,500 |
| Regina Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Funding for scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Rochester Area Foundation | Rochester, ME | Funding for project to provide affordable housing | $2,500 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | Sumner, IA | Funding for camp for foster children | $2,500 |
| Shannon O'hara Foundation | Rochester, MN | Funding for scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Single Parent Provision | West Des Moines, IA | Funding for single moms christmas dinner | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 111 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,313 | 111 |
| 2024 | $267,657 | 107 |
| 2023 | $257,134 | 97 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0523259
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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