Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Accepts applications
Pella Rolscreen Foundation is a private foundation in Pella, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 433 grants; the typical grant was $1,029 and the largest $244,150. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants433
- Typical grant$1,029
- Largest grant$244,150
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 417 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 433 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karmen Gardner Pella Corporation 102 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 621-6224 |
| Restrictions | Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live. |
What Pella Rolscreen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 33 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 231 | $1.4 million |
| Kentucky | 24 | $108,900 |
| Florida | 22 | $43,650 |
| Illinois | 22 | $40,415 |
| Georgia | 4 | $40,126 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $39,861 |
| Oregon | 7 | $36,590 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $28,800 |
| Arizona | 4 | $20,400 |
| Missouri | 11 | $17,154 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central College | Scholarships | $244,150 |
| Pella Historical Society | General operations | $102,340 |
| Iowa State Fair Foundation | General operations | $69,500 |
| Pella Opera House Commission | General operations | $45,525 |
| University of Iowa | Scholarships | $38,750 |
| Atlas of Sioux Center LTD | General operations | $33,450 |
| Iowa State Univeristy | Scholarships | $30,525 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of Iowa | General operations | $30,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Inc | General operations | $27,844 |
| Jasper Community Foundation | General operations | $27,700 |
| Jump for Kids | General operations | $25,400 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | General operations | $25,000 |
| Dordt University | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Hull Bright Start Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Murray Pickleball Association Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| United Way of Murray Calloway County Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Murray State University | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Scholarship America Inc | General operations | $20,500 |
| Friends of Mahaska County Conversation Inc | General operations | $20,125 |
| Sioux Center Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main | General operations | $19,855 |
| Friends of Rock Valley | General operations | $19,850 |
| Iowa PBS Foundation | General operations | $18,751 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General operations | $17,481 |
| Hope Ministries | General operations | $16,886 |
| Pella Comm School District | General operations | $16,750 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | General operations | $16,575 |
| City of Pella | General operations | $15,750 |
| Pella Community Band Boosters Inc | General operations | $15,450 |
| Free Geek | General operations | $15,000 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operations | $15,000 |
| Thrive Ministry Inc | General operations | $12,500 |
| Dordt University Incorporated | General operations | $12,410 |
| American National Red Cross | General operations | $12,227 |
| Crossroads of Pella | General operations | $11,331 |
| Pella Community Food Shelf | General operations | $10,830 |
| Pay It Forward Christmas Charity Inc | General operations | $10,600 |
| Az Community Impact | General operations | $10,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Yaggi
- Charles Farver
- John Bollman
- Adam Farver
- Karmen Gardner
- Amy Charters
Questions people ask
Does Pella Rolscreen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pella Rolscreen Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 433 grants, with a typical grant of $1,029.
Who runs Pella Rolscreen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tim Yaggi (Director), Charles Farver (Director), John Bollman (Director) and Adam Farver (Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Pella Rolscreen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.