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The Pella Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $237.3K in grants to 16 grantees, primarily focusing on Iowa and California. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE HERITAGE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF PELLA BY FACILITATING AND SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AREA.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
$221.7K
14%
CROSSROADS OF PELLA
$73.4K
5%
PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL
$56.6K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$10.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$7K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $237 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, CROSSROADS OF PELLA, and PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.