Des Moines Educational Foundation
Des moines education foundation concentrates its giving on efforts integrating the arts in the des moines public schools that provide k-8 students firsthand opportunities to increase student engagement and narrow acheivement gaps
Des Moines Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Des Moines Educational Foundation gave $366K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $366K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $366,262
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $366,262
- Median grant
- $366,262
- Total assets
- $261,193
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Des Moines Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Des Moines Public Schools ($366K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Public Schools Des Moines, IA | General Support | $366,262 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,193 | $468,578 | $421,144 | $366,262 | 1 | $3,646 |
| 2024 | $166,307 | $143,196 | $154,728 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $177,839 | $131,962 | $41,691 | — | — | — |
About Des Moines Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Des Moines Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $366K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Des Moines Educational Foundation is led by Jenna Knox, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenna Knox
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chandler Surrency
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Murphy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jazlyn Fitz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Borgen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skylar Mayberry-Mayes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Kennedy
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwana Bradley
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mark Feilmeyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Swalwell
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayli Becker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Soyer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Campbell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bridgett Fagan Raburn (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Connie Boesen (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Armstrong (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Bogart (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Davenport (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristyn Arnold (2023) — Chair
- Former: Lori Brenno (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Teree Caldwell-Johnson (2023) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Des Moines Educational Foundation
How much does Des Moines Educational Foundation give each year?
Des Moines Educational Foundation gave $366K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Des Moines Educational Foundation?
Des Moines Educational Foundation reported $261K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $469K.
What is Des Moines Educational Foundation?
Des Moines Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $261K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Des Moines Educational Foundation operate?
Des Moines Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Des Moines Educational Foundation's EIN?
Des Moines Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0882762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work Des Moines Educational Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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