Wright Service Corp Foundation
Accepts applications
Wright Service Corp Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $184,621 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$184,621
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$45,861
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,689 the year before.
67% 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 | $237,500 | 6 | $203,885 |
| 2024 | $153,689 | 7 | $131,256 |
| 2025 | $184,621 | 9 | $45,861 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ken Roberts Wright Service Corp 5930 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 271-1198 |
| What to submit | Written request |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wright Service Corp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $53,621 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $32,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $23,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Conservation Association Inc | Youth conservation programs | $45,000 |
| Friends of Des Moines Parks | Dm parks and rec tree planting and derech replacement fund | $25,121 |
| Arboretum Detroit | Urban greening support | $23,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Ensuring healthy soil for greater park profitability in minnesota | $20,000 |
| Friends of Big Pine Creek | Conservation support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Community development support | $15,000 |
| Practical Farmers of Iowa | Sustainable farming education | $15,000 |
| Claude and Dolly Ahrens Foundation | General charitable support | $13,500 |
| Land Stewardship Project | Supporting farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Packard
- Austin Kennedy
- Sara Crawford
- Ken Roberts
- Lisa Moore
- Pete de Kock
- Keegan Kult
- Kacey Davis
- Deidre Dejear
Questions people ask
Does Wright Service Corp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wright Service Corp Foundation give?
$184,621 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Wright Service Corp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Packard (President), Austin Kennedy (Director), Sara Crawford (Director) and Ken Roberts (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Wright Service Corp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.