W D Ley Foundation | Foundation Profile
- Buffalo Center , IA
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EIN: 42-1661135
Foundation Overview
Based in Buffalo Center, IA, W D Ley Foundation has awarded 173 grants totaling $175,300 to organizations in Iowa and Minnesota. Individual grants range from $200 to $4,000, with a median award of $880.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 26 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Britt (32%), Buffalo Center (29%), Lakota (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into W D Ley Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $2,600 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2023 |
| Lake Mills Parks Recreation | $1,500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $750 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2023 |
| The Britt Group | $750 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2023 |
| Britt Hobo Museum | $750 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| Lakotaledyard American Legion Auxil | $400 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/upkeep/etc | 2023 |
| Lake Mills Public Library | $630 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2023 |
| North Iowa Food For Families | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2023 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| City Of Lakota | $2,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Library Supp/comm Betterment | 2023 |
| Bricelyn Fire Deptambulance | $2,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2023 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2023 |
| Truman Helgeson Civic Center | $720 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| City Of Britt | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| City Of Bricelyn | $3,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| Britt American Legion Vfw | $250 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2023 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $340 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Trap Team Funding | 2023 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $1,810 | Lake Mills, IA, US | School Impr | 2023 |
| Bison Senior Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support For Senoir Citizen Center | 2023 |
| Hancock Co Learning Center | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2023 |
| Hancock Co Agricultural Society | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Genl Support | 2023 |
| Little Bison Daycare Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Genl Support | 2023 |
| Buff Center - Amer Legion Auxiliary | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2023 |
| North Iowa Ministerial Assn | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2023 |
| Hancock Co Econ Develoment | $250 | Garner, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2023 |
| Smile Single Moms In Loving Environ | $250 | Woden, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2023 |
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $1,500 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2022 |
| Lake Mills Parks Recreation | $1,450 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2022 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $750 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2022 |
| Buffalo Center Fire Dept | $250 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Fire Dept Equip | 2022 |
| The Britt Group | $750 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2022 |
| Lakotaledyard American Legion Auxil | $1,500 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/upkeep/etc | 2022 |
| North Iowa Food For Families | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2022 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $1,500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2022 |
| City Of Lakota | $1,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Library Support/comm Betterment | 2022 |
| Bricelyn Fire Deptambulance | $2,500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2022 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2022 |
| Lake Mills Entertainment Inc | $2,550 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Arts/culture | 2022 |
| North Iowa Community School | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Genl Support | 2022 |
| City Of Lakota Historical Museum | $1,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Building Preservation | 2022 |
| City Of Britt | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Community Event | 2022 |
| City Of Bricelyn | $2,500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2022 |
| Britt American Legion Vfw | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2022 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $1,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Trap Team Funding | 2022 |
| Bison Senoir Center | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support For Senoir Citizen Center | 2022 |
| Hancock Co Learning Center | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2022 |
| Hancock Co Agricultural Society | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Genl Support | 2022 |
| Little Bison Daycare Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Genl Support | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | $250 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2022 |
| North Iowa Ministerial Assn | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2022 |
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $1,500 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2021 |
| Lake Mills Parks Recreation | $2,550 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2021 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2021 |
| Buffalo Center Fire Dept | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Fire Dept Equip | 2021 |
| The Britt Group | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2021 |
| Lakotaledyard American Legion Auxil | $300 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/upkeep/etc | 2021 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $200 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2021 |
| North Iowa Food For Families | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2021 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2021 |
| City Of Lakota | $2,200 | Lakota, IA, US | Library Support/comm Betterment | 2021 |
| Bricelyn Fire Deptambulance | $1,500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2021 |
| Bricelyn American Legion Auxillary | $750 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Scholarships/etc | 2021 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2021 |
| Bricelyn Area Historical Society | $2,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Historical Preservation | 2021 |
| City Of Buffalo Center Historical S | $400 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2021 |
| North Iowa Community School | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Genl Support | 2021 |
| Local Boy Scouts Of America - Brice | $750 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2021 |
| City Of Britt | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Community Event | 2021 |
| Britt American Legion Vfw | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2021 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $900 | Lake Mills, IA, US | City Preschool/day Care Program | 2021 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $550 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2021 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $1,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Trap Team Funding | 2021 |
| Hancock Co Learning Center | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2021 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Genl Support | 2021 |
| Hancock Co Agricultural Society | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Genl Support | 2021 |
| Little Bison Daycare Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Genl Support | 2021 |
| Buff Center - Amer Legion Auxiliary | $900 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2021 |
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $880 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2020 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $900 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2020 |
| Buffalo Center Volunteer Ambulance | $660 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2020 |
| Buffalo Center Fire Dept | $650 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Fire Dept Equip | 2020 |
| The Britt Group | $900 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2020 |
| Lakotaledyard American Legion Auxil | $300 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/upkeep/etc | 2020 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $2,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Police Dept - Body Cameras | 2020 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $200 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2020 |
| North Iowaq Food For Families | $1,500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2020 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $250 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2020 |
| City Of Lakota | $880 | Lakota, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2020 |
| Bricelyn Fire Deptambulance | $1,500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2020 |
| Bricelyn American Legion Auxillary | $660 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Scholarships/etc | 2020 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $600 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2020 |
| Bricelyn Area Historical Society | $500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Historical Preservation | 2020 |
| Bricelyn Public Library | $500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Local Library Support | 2020 |
| City Of Buffalo Center Historical S | $250 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2020 |
| Lake Mills Fire Department | $1,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Department | 2020 |
| Local Boy Scouts Of America - Brice | $600 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2020 |
| City Of Britt | $900 | Britt, IA, US | Community Event | 2020 |
| City Of Bricelyn | $1,300 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2020 |
| Britt American Legion Vfw | $660 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2020 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $1,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | City Preschool/day Care Program | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Lakota, IA, US | Genl Support | 2020 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $1,060 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Trap Team Funding | 2020 |
| North Iowa Comm Development | $750 | Bufalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2020 |
| Hancock Co Learning Center | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Gen'l Support | 2020 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $1,500 | Lakota, IA, US | \genl Support | 2020 |
| Hancock Co Agricultural Society | $600 | Britt, IA, US | Genl Support | 2020 |
| Little Bison Daycare Center | $800 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Genl Support | 2020 |
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $4,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2018 |
| West Hancock Ambulance Service | $800 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Ambulance Serv | 2018 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $800 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2018 |
| The Britt Group | $700 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation - 1916 Bank Bldg | 2018 |
| Britt Hobo Museum | $400 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2018 |
| Lakota American Legion Auxilary | $300 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/etc | 2018 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $4,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2018 |
| City Of Lakota | $400 | Lakota, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2018 |
| City Of Lakota | $300 | Lakota, IA, US | Community Event | 2018 |
| Bricelyn American Legion Auxillary | $1,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Scholarships/etc | 2018 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $800 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2018 |
| Bricelyn Area Historical Society | $2,150 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Historical Preservation | 2018 |
| Bricelyn Public Library | $500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Local Library Support | 2018 |
| City Of Buffalo Center Historical S | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2018 |
| North Iowa Community School | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Event/genl Support | 2018 |
| Local Boy Scouts Of America - Brice | $1,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2018 |
| City Of Britt | $800 | Britt, IA, US | Community Event | 2018 |
| City Of Bricelyn | $350 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2018 |
| Britt American Legion Vfw | $700 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment - Furnace | 2018 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $1,600 | Lake Mills, IA, US | City Preschool/day Care Program | 2018 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $1,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Gen'l Support For Senior Citizen Center | 2018 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $900 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Trap Team Funding | 2018 |
| Lake Mills Comm School | $1,500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Establish Scholorship Fund | 2018 |
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $3,400 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2017 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2017 |
| The Britt Group | $1,500 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation - 1916 Bank Bldg | 2017 |
| Lakota American Legion Auxilary | $300 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/etc | 2017 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $1,500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Youth After School Programs/etc | 2017 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2017 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment - Baby Pool - Zero Entry | 2017 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $1,900 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2017 |
| City Of Lakota | $1,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2017 |
| Darrell Beenken Family Scout Center | $500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Youth Development | 2017 |
| Bricelyn American Legion Auxillary | $2,500 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Scholarships/etc | 2017 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $750 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2017 |
| City Of Buffalo Center Historical S | $600 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2017 |
| North Iowa Community School | $1,300 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Event/genl Support | 2017 |
| Local Boy Scouts Of America - Brice | $1,300 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2017 |
| City Of Britt | $1,750 | Britt, IA, US | Community Event | 2017 |
| City Of Bricelyn | $1,200 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2017 |
| City Of Lake Mills | $1,500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | City Preschool/day Care Program | 2017 |
| Lake Mills Historical Society | $1,500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2017 |
| City Of Lakota Fire Deptambulance | $1,000 | Lakota, IA, US | Volunteer Fire/ Ambulance Dept Impr | 2016 |
| Lake Mills Parks Recreation | $2,500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2016 |
| West Hancock Ambulance Service | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Ambulance Serv | 2016 |
| Britt Fire Dept | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Volunteer Fire Dept | 2016 |
| The Britt Group | $1,000 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation - 1916 Bank Bldg | 2016 |
| Lakota American Legion Auxilary | $300 | Lakota, IA, US | Scholarships/etc | 2016 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2016 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment - Baby Pool - Zero Entry | 2016 |
| City Of Buffalo Center | $2,500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Betterment | 2016 |
| City Of Lakota | $500 | Lakota, IA, US | Local Library Support | 2016 |
| Darrell Beenken Family Scout Center | $500 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Youth Development | 2016 |
| City Of Lakota | $2,200 | Lakota, IA, US | Community Event | 2016 |
| Bricelyn American Legion Auxillary | $1,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Scholarships/etc | 2016 |
| Hancock Co Ag Museum Pioneer Villag | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Historic Preservation | 2016 |
| Bricelyn Area Historical Society | $2,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Historical Preservation | 2016 |
| City Of Buffalo Center Historical S | $500 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2016 |
| North Iowa Community School | $1,000 | Buffalo Center, IA, US | Comm Event/genl Support | 2016 |
| Local Boy Scouts Of America - Brice | $1,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2016 |
| City Of Britt | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Community Event | 2016 |
| City Of Bricelyn | $1,000 | Bricelyn, MN, US | Comm Betterment | 2016 |
| Britt American Legion Vfw | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Comm Betterment - Freedom Rock | 2016 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $500 | Lakota, IA, US | Genl Support | 2016 |
| Lake Mills Historical Society | $2,000 | Lake Mills, IA, US | Historical Preservation | 2016 |
| West Hancock Schools | $500 | Britt, IA, US | Education - Library | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 42-1661135 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 507 Buffalo Ctr, IA 50424-0507 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee W D Ley Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Candy Hanna |
|---|---|
| Dir/sec/treas | Jessa Wirth |
| President | David Ley |
| Director | Troy Armstrong |
| Director | Kristin Bullerman |
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