Code Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Code Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$85,185
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 4 | $86,491 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 2 | $79,281 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $85,185 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Mr David Maxwell 3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 245-2424, maxwelld@wdmcs.org |
| What to submit | Transcript of grades, documentation proving financial need, confirmation that parents did not receive post-secondary education due to lack of financial resources. |
| Restrictions | The recipient must maintain a cumulative 2.8 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 or its equivalent while attending an eligible institution. |
What Code Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship for education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bankers Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Code Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Code Scholarship Fund give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Code Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bankers Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Code Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.