Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

About Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

A large share of the Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/o Pella Corporation’s recent giving is tied to education in Iowa, with repeated support for Central College and other local institutions. One of the clearest signals is the foundation’s pattern of sizable awards to Central College in Pella: a $428,326 general-operating grant in 2023, followed by scholarship funding in 2024 and 2025. The foundation also made a $252,500 general-operating grant to Indian Hills Community College Foundation in Ottumwa, showing that its higher-education support reaches beyond one campus. Beyond postsecondary aid, the foundation funds civic and community organizations in Iowa and selected nearby communities. Recent grants include support for the City of Pella, the Pella Historical Society, Pella Community Food Shelf, and the Iowa State Fair Foundation. Grants also reached organizations in Ames, Johnston, Sioux Center, Gettysburg, and Portland, but the strongest recurring pattern is concentrated support for colleges and community-serving nonprofits in Iowa. The foundation’s giving is both scholarship-based and operational, with many awards designated for general operations rather than restricted projects.

What Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Funds

Postsecondary access is a central theme in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $244,150 in 2025 and $194,287 in 2024 to Central College for scholarships, alongside earlier general support for the same institution. General operating support is another clear priority. The foundation gave $252,500 to Indian Hills Community College Foundation for general operations and $104,700 to the City of Pella for general operations, indicating support for core institutional capacity. Its grant list also includes community and cultural organizations. Examples include $102,340 to the Pella Historical Society for general operations and $45,525 to the Pella Opera House Commission for general operations. In the broader region, it also supported public-service and community organizations such as the Pella Community Food Shelf and Whiterock Conservancy. Education spans beyond one college, too. The foundation awarded $54,000 to Iowa State Univeristy for scholarships, reinforcing a pattern of student support at multiple Iowa institutions.

How Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Gives