Des Moines Public Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$550K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
92
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Des Moines Public Library Foundation?
Des Moines Public Library Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($279K), Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino ($101K), The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $550K in grants to Des Moines Public Library Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | $279,279 | 45 | 2020–2023 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | $100,500 | 6 | 2021–2024 |
| The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita | $37,500 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Bookey Family Foundation | $25,613 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Gartner Family Foundation | $18,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Cole-belin Education Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2019–2023 |
| Aarp | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $14,959 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $8,592 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pillsbury Foundation | $8,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| John H & Ann Ghrist Family Foundation | $5,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Smith Family Foundation Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Brenton Foundation | $3,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Helen J and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr | $600 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Emily Wagner Foundation | $508 | 1 | 2021 |
| Benson Family Foundation | $500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Des Moines Public Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bookey Family Foundation | AUTHORS VISITING DES MOINES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | 2024 SUMMER READING & SCHOOL READINESS | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Bookey Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE DES MOINES AREA | $15,613 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | 2025 AVID (AUTHORS VISITING IN DES MOINES) PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Pillsbury Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | John H & Ann Ghrist Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Brenton Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | 2024 AUTHORS VISITING IN DES MOINES (AVID) | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | SUMMER READING & SCHOOL READINESS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GIFT PORTION OF IAD EVENT. | $18,840 |
| 2023 | Gartner Family Foundation | SUPPORT THE CAPABILITIES, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES OF THE DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita | SPLIT 3 WAYS FOR 3 COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | $9,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | ANNUAL DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita | SUMMER READING PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,074 |
| 2023 | The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Bookey Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE DES MOINES AREA | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Cole-belin Education Foundation | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Pillsbury Foundation | EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| 2023 | John H & Ann Ghrist Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Brenton Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2023 | Benson Family Foundation | PUBLIC LIBRARY | $100 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | Summer Reading & School Readiness | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,885 |
| 2022 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | Big Read | $8,592 |
Showing 30 most recent of 92 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Des Moines Public Library Foundation?
Des Moines Public Library Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($279K), Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino ($101K), The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $550K in grants to Des Moines Public Library Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Des Moines Public Library Foundation's largest funder?
Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines is the largest recorded funder of Des Moines Public Library Foundation, with $279K across 45 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Des Moines Public Library Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $550K in grants to Des Moines Public Library Foundation across 92 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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