Wright Service Corp Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation
Historical FunderWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 85-0738221 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $23,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEN ROBERTS WRIGHT SERVICE CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | 5930 GRAND AVENUE, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266 |
| Phone | 5152711198 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
66% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Conservation Association Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Youth conservation programs | $45,000 |
| Friends of Des Moines Parks | Des Moines, IA | Dm parks and rec tree planting and derech replacement fund | $25,121 |
| Arboretum Detroit | Detroit, MI | Urban greening support | $23,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | Ensuring healthy soil for greater park profitability in minnesota | $20,000 |
| Friends of Big Pine Creek | Fowler, IN | Conservation support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Licoln, NE | Community development support | $15,000 |
| Practical Farmers of Iowa | Ames, IA | Sustainable farming education | $15,000 |
| Claude and Dolly Ahrens Foundation | Grinnell, IA | General charitable support | $13,500 |
| Land Stewardship Project | Minneapolis, MN | Supporting farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,621 | 9 |
| 2024 | $153,689 | 7 |
| 2023 | $237,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0738221
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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