W D Ley Foundation
Accepts applications
W D Ley Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo Center, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $25,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 26 | $0 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 26 | $0 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 32 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jessa Wirth 101 N Main St PO Box 507, Buffalo Center, IA 50424 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 562-2696 |
| What to submit | Foundation has a grant application form. Contact foundation at above address to obtain copy. |
| Restrictions | Geographic area limitation: communities of buffalo center, lakota, lake mills and britt, Iowa, as well as, bricelyn, Minnesota. |
What W D Ley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 27 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | Volunteer fire/ ambulance dept impr | $2,000 |
| City of Lake Mills | Police dept - body cameras | $1,500 |
| Bricelyn American Legion Auxillary | Scholarships/etc | $1,500 |
| Lake Mills Parks Recreation | Comm betterment | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Britt Fire Dept | Volunteer fire dept | $1,000 |
| Britt Hobo Museum | Comm betterment | $1,000 |
| Bricelyn Fire Deptambulance | Volunteer fire dept | $1,000 |
| City of Lakota Historical Museum | Building preservation | $1,000 |
| City of Bricelyn | Comm betterment | $1,000 |
| Lake Mills Comm Preschool Daycare | Comm betterment | $1,000 |
| Bison Senior Center | Gen'l support for senoir citizen center | $1,000 |
| Little Bison Daycare Center | Genl support | $1,000 |
| North Iowa Ministerial Assn | Gen'l support | $1,000 |
| Walters Fire Dept | Volunteer fire dept | $1,000 |
| City of Lakota | Library supp/comm betterment | $600 |
| City of Lake Mills | City preschool/day care program | $600 |
| Buffalo Center Fire Dept Winnebago | Fire dept equip | $500 |
| The Britt Group | Historic preservation | $500 |
| City of Buffalo Center | Local library support | $500 |
| City of Lakota | Community event | $500 |
| City of Buffalo Center Historical S | Historical preservation | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Hancock Co Historical Society | Gen'l support | $500 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Genl support | $500 |
| Asbury United Methodist Chuch | Gen'l support | $500 |
| Faribault Co Sheriff | Sheriff dept - comm relations | $500 |
| Lakotaledyard American Legion Auxil | Scholarships/upkeep/etc | $400 |
| Lake Mills Public Library | Local library support | $400 |
| Britt American Legion VFW | Comm betterment | $400 |
| Hancock Co Econ Develoment | Gen'l support | $350 |
| Hancock Co Agricultural Society | Genl support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Candy Hanna
- Jessa Wirth
- David Ley
- Troy Armstrong
- Kristin Bullerman
- James Nelson
- Myron B0EKELMAN
Questions people ask
Does W D Ley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does W D Ley Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs W D Ley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Candy Hanna (Director), Jessa Wirth (Dir/Sec/Treas), David Ley (President) and Troy Armstrong (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does W D Ley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.