Pella Rolscreen Foundation
The Pella Rolscreen Foundation is a private foundation based in Pella, Iowa. It provides grants to support the civic, cultural, educational, social, and physical environment of communities where Pella Corporation team members reside.
Pella Rolscreen Foundation at a glance
In short: Pella Rolscreen Foundation gave $1.9M across 433 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Iowa. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,925,418
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 433
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,447
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,029
- Total assets
- $22,408,724
- +13.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (82 of 423, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pella Rolscreen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public nonprofits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants. Applicants use an online application process and should address one or more of the foundation’s stated priorities. The guidelines say the foundation does not make grants to individuals except through approved scholarship programs. Its 2024 filing states that awards are limited to areas where Pella Corporation employees live and lists no specific form or filing deadline.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s grant guidelines list May 1 and November 1 as proposal deadlines for semiannual reviews.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s grant guidelines list May 1 and November 1 as proposal deadlines for semiannual reviews.
- Contact
Application contact: Karmen Gardner Pella Corporation
Mailing address: 102 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (641) 621-6224
Website: https://pellarolscreen.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pella Rolscreen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central College ($244K). Together the top 10 received $659K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($20,550), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,149 grants of 2,172 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies primary communities where substantial numbers of Pella Corporation team members reside: Pella, Carroll, and Shenandoah, Iowa; Sioux Center, Iowa; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Macomb, Illinois; Murray, Kentucky; Reidsville, North Carolina; Troy, Ohio; and Portland, Oregon. Its list also includes “Other.”
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 6% to Kentucky, and 2% each to Florida, Illinois, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 433 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pella Rolscreen Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 82 of 423 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $996K (2020) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 433 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central College Pella, IA | Scholarships | $244,150 |
| Pella Historical Society Pella, IA | General Operations | $102,340 |
| Iowa State Fair Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $69,500 |
| Pella Opera House Commission Pella, IA | General Operations | $45,525 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Scholarships | $38,750 |
| Atlas of Sioux Center Ltd Sioux Center, IA | General Operations | $33,450 |
| Iowa State Univeristy Ames, IA | Scholarships | $30,525 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Inc Pella, IA | General Operations | $27,844 |
| Jasper Community Foundation Newton, IA | General Operations | $27,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 23-7043881.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,408,724 | $4,761,092 | $2,251,320 | $1,925,418 | 433 | $1,917,993 | $891,517 | $978,892 |
| 2023 | $19,693,016 | $946,424 | $1,747,415 | $1,799,636 | 417 | $1,794,236 | $886,424 | $975,616 |
| 2022 | $19,985,638 | $6,433,624 | $2,368,837 | $2,464,405 | 455 | $2,464,405 | $270,800 | $797,645 |
| 2021 | $18,290,768 | $2,975,711 | $1,491,391 | $1,704,048 | 458 | $1,698,948 | $915,711 | $821,566 |
| 2020 | $17,371,206 | $2,910,621 | $1,460,295 | $995,785 | 409 | — | $1,039,621 | $740,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pella Rolscreen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $979K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks to contribute to the civic, cultural, educational, social, and physical environment in which Pella Corporation team members reside by supporting active charitable organizations whose purposes align with that goal. Its stated history describes a focus on education and community betterment.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. Central College, which received $244,150, describes itself as a residential liberal arts college focused on students’ academic and personal development. The Pella Historical Society, recipient of $102,340, says it preserves and promotes Pella’s Dutch heritage through educational programs, historic sites, and festivals. The an individual recipient Fair Foundation, which received $69,500, raises funds for preservation and renovation of the historic fairgrounds. The Pella Opera House Commission, recipient of $45,525, provides cultural events and educational activities. Atlas of Sioux Center, which received $33,450, provides mentoring support and referrals, according to its description.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 433 grants totaling $1,925,418. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $244,150, with a median of $1,029. Its guidelines say large grants generally range from $10,000 to $50,000 and typically do not exceed 25% of a project’s total cost. It does not make grants to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.
Other notable 2024 grants included $38,750 to the University of Iowa for scholarships, $30,525 to Iowa State University for scholarships, $30,000 to Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa for general operations, $27,700 to the Jasper Community Foundation for general operations, and $25,000 to the Murray Pickleball Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Farver as chairman; Karmen Gardner as secretary; and Tim Yaggi, Charles Farver, John Bollman, and Amy Charters as directors.
Pella Rolscreen Foundation is led by Adam Farver, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Farver
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Charters
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Farver
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bollman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Yaggi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karmen Gardner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pella Rolscreen Foundation
How much does Pella Rolscreen Foundation give each year?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation gave $1.9M across 433 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 417 grants.
What is Pella Rolscreen Foundation's typical grant size?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,029, and its average grant was $4,447, across 433 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pella Rolscreen Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Pella Rolscreen Foundation give grants?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (41 grants), Des Moines, IA (33 grants), Murray, KY (15 grants) and Oskaloosa, IA (15 grants).
Does Pella Rolscreen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Pella Rolscreen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (393 of 433) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (40 grants).
Who are Pella Rolscreen Foundation's largest grantees?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central College ($244,150), Pella Historical Society ($102,340) and Iowa State Fair Foundation ($69,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($20,550), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pella Rolscreen Foundation?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $979K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pella Rolscreen Foundation fund?
The foundation seeks to contribute to the civic, cultural, educational, social, and physical environment in which Pella Corporation team members reside by supporting active charitable organizations whose purposes align with that goal. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pella Rolscreen Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public nonprofits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pella Rolscreen Foundation's EIN?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7043881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pella Rolscreen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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