West Bancorporation Foundation Grant

West Bancorporation Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The West Bancorporation Foundation Grant supports charitable programs in Central and Eastern Iowa and Minnesota, focusing on low- and moderate-income individuals. Eligible nonprofit organizations must hold a 501(c)(3) IRS Exemption Letter. The foundation prioritizes contributions to human services, education, and arts and culture, while excluding requests from certain organizations and activities, including endowments, fellowships, and political groups. This ensures targeted support to effective community initiatives.

Overview

The West Bancorporation Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is the charitable foundation affiliate of West Bancorporation, Inc. West Bancorporation is the parent of West Bank which is actively involved in the greater Des Moines, Iowa City/Coralville and Minnesota areas where we do business and where our employees are leaders in helping our communities and citizens grow and prosper. Listed below are the charitable contribution guidelines for the Foundation in Central Iowa, Eastern Iowa and Minnesota. Our giving priority is to support programs whose primary purpose is to benefit low- and moderate- income individuals. The Foundation focuses contributions to: Human Service Education Arts & Culture

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organization must have a Copy of current IRS Exemption Letter – 501(c)(3).

Ineligibility

Grants are generally not made to the following types of organizations or activities: Endowments or MemorialsFellowshipsFestival ParticipationFraternal Organizations (Police, Fire Associations)Hospital or Health Care Facility Capital Fund DrivesIndividual K-12 SchoolsIndividualsOrganizations/Associations redistributing funds to independent tax-exempt groups (with exceptions of United Way and independent college funds)Organizations, Projects or Programs outside the US or mainly InternationalPolitical Parties, Campaigns or Candidates, Partisan Political OrganizationsPrivate FoundationsSectarian, Religious and Denominational OrganizationsSocial OrganizationsTax Supported City, County or State OrganizationsTrade, Industry and/or Professional AssociationsUnited Way Organizations seeking funds for United Way-funded ProgramsVeterans Groups