Private foundation · EIN 20-0523259 · West Des Moines, IA · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where The West Bancorporation Foundation's grants went
It reported $257,134 in grants paid across 96 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 77.8% of those dollars to 70 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $200K 71 lines
- No confident match $57.1K 25
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING REASON FOR THE REQUEST AND TYPE OF ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING REQUEST
- Deadlines
- JANUARY 1, APRIL 1, JULY 1, AND OCTOBER 1
- Restrictions
- FOCUS ON HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ARTS & CULTURE IN THE DES MOINES AND IOWA CITY, IA AND ROCHESTER, MANKATO, OWATONNA, AND ST. CLOUD, MN AREAS
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 93 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strands of Strength Wdm, IA · EIN 45-4145232 | $10,000 | FUNDING FOR WIGS FOR WOMEN IN NEED WHO LOSE THEIR HAIR DUE TO CANCER TREATMENT | Same address 1.00 |
| Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | ANNUAL APPEAL | Unmatched Help match |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moi Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1439898 | $7,500 | FUNDING FOR REBUILDING TOGETHER PROJECT | Same address 1.00 |
| Starts Right Here Des Moines, IA · EIN 82-4187830 | $7,000 | FUNDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF METAL DETECTORS AT CHARTER SCHOOL | Same city 1.00 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way Mankato, MN · EIN 41-6008819 | $6,160 | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Same address 1.00 |
| Children and Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-0680416 | $5,500 | FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Saint Cloud, MN · EIN 41-1245177 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM | Same address 0.95 |
| By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1338832 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR POSTSECONDARY AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS | Same city 1.00 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-0788211 | $5,000 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DMARC FOOD PANTRY | Same address 1.00 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA · EIN 51-0138181 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR APPLAUSE EDUCATION SERIES | Same address 1.00 |
| Ellipsis Johnston, IA · EIN 42-0680439 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR FIRE ESCAPE REPLACEMENT AT FACILITY | Same address 1.00 |
| Everybody Wins - Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 81-0618641 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR POWER READ PROGRAM | Same city 1.00 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners North Mankato, MN · EIN 27-2374187 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR THE BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM, POWER PACK PROGRAM & HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY | Same address 1.00 |
| Families Forward Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1258470 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1239748 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR AMANDA THE PANDA SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS | Same address 1.00 |
| Iowa Golf Association Foundation Des Moines, IA · EIN 27-1856546 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GOLFHOUSE IOWA MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY | Exact name 1.00 |
| Joppa Des Moines, IA · EIN 27-0216625 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Eddie Davis Community Center Wdm, IA · EIN 42-1486502 | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS | Same address 1.00 |
| United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties Iowa City, IA · EIN 42-6062055 | $5,000 | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Exact name 1.00 |
| Csa (Community Support Advocates) Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS | Unmatched Help match |
| Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Unmatched Help match |
| Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | FUNDING FOR MEALS FOR HOPE PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Project Legacy Rochester, MN · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | FUNDING OFR A PROGRAM THAT HELPS BIPOC AND MARGINALIZED STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE | Unmatched Help match |
| United Way of Southeast Minnesota Rochester, MN · EIN 41-0695594 | $3,774 | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| The Bridge a Vision for Shared Downtown Ministry Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1511353 | $3,500 | MEAL PROGRAM FOR THE HOMELESS & LOW-INCOME | Same city 1.00 |
| Children's Cancer Connection Johnston, IA · EIN 42-1313167 | $3,350 | FUNDING FOR DAY CAMP PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Camp Hertko Hollow Des Moines, IA · EIN 76-0717999 | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR SUMMER CAMP FOR LOW-INCOME KIDS WITH DIABETES | Exact name 1.00 |
| Junior Achievement North Saint Paul, MN · EIN 41-1424988 | $3,000 | FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO TEACH DISADVANTAGED YOUTH ABOUT EARNING, SPENDING, AND SAVING MONEY | Exact name 1.00 |
| Mid-Iowa Council of Boy Scouts of America Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-0981715 | $3,000 | GOVERNOR'S LUNCHEON DONATION | Same address 1.00 |
| Sacred Heart School West Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $3,000 | FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM GRANTS | Unmatched Help match |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX · EIN 13-5613797 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR CPR PROGRAM | Known alias 1.00 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1184999 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR MENTORING PROGRAMS | Exact name 1.00 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Mn Owatonna, MN · EIN 36-3501479 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR MENTORING PROGRAMS | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-6075138 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR SUMMER CLUB PROGRAM | Same address 0.95 |
| Chrysalis Foundation Wdm, IA · EIN 42-1337635 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Des Moines Community Orchestra Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1112538 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Exact name 1.00 |
| Family Cancer Network Des Moines, IA · EIN 47-4590197 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR FAMILY CANCER NETWORK PATIENT GRANT PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1177880 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Same city 1.00 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-0540765 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING | Same address 1.00 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-0759070 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO TEACH DISADVANTAGED YOUTH ABOUT EARNING, SPENDING, AND SAVING MONEY | Same address 1.00 |
| Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1333379 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Same address 1.00 |
| Prevent Blindness Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-6083207 | $2,500 | LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR SIGHT WALK | Same address 1.00 |
| Project Iowa Des Moines, IA · EIN 80-0731028 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR CULTIVATING CAREERS PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Vine Faith in Action Mankato, MN · EIN 41-1802861 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR AGING WELL AT HOME PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Wesley Community Services Johnston, IA · EIN 20-3970256 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| William G Stowe Foundation Des Moines, IA · EIN 88-1084462 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR WATER CURIA AT WATER WORKS PARK | Same city 1.00 |
| Young Women's Resource Center Des Moines, IA · EIN 51-0186073 | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHTS SPONSOR | Unmatched Help match |
| Future Net Inc (Eyes Open Iowa) West Des Moines, IA · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR PROGRAM TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS ONLINE SERVICES THAT HELP THEM MAKE EDUCATED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTH, STAY IN SCHOOL AND GRADUATE | Unmatched Help match |
| Job Rides Clive, IA · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | FUNDING FOR A RIDE-TO-WORK PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VAN SERVICE FOR AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS | Unmatched Help match |
3 more lines ($5,000) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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8 recipients in common
Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.