Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-3734956

Foundation Overview

Based in West Des Moines, IA, Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $4,466,058 to organizations in Arizona, Iowa and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $400,000, with a median award of $2,250.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,466,058
Total Assets
$21,118,521
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,250

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%

8 of 27 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

72% 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 Des Moines (62%), West Des Moines (18%), Urbandale (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+45%

Moderate 45% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Healthcare + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (50%). 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 Deb & Bob Pulver 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
Above & Beyond Cancer $10,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Arizona Animal Welfare League $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2024
Arizona Humane Society $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2024
Arizona Musicfest $2,500 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2024
Blank Park Zoo Foundation $150,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Community Foundation Of Greater Des Moines $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $2,500 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Ellipsis $1,000 Johnston, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Freedom For Youth $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Genesis Youth Foundation $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation $250,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Healthy Birthday Inc $1,000 Clive, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Highlands Church $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2024
Iowa State University Foundation $21,052 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Lutheran Church Of Hope $10,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Manhattan College $200,000 Riverdale, NY, US General Operating Budget 2024
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Phoenix Art Museum $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2024
Southern California Equestrian Sports (Sces) $7,000 Redlands, CA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Strands Of Strength Inc $45,750 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Two Pups Wellness Fund $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2024
United States Dressage Federation Region 7 Nayc $500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Budget 2024
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2024
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $7,250 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
West Des Moines Community School Foundation $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Young Women's Resource Center $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2024
Above & Beyond Cancer $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Arizona Dressage Association $1,250 Glendale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2023
Arizona Humane Society $8,500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2023
Arizona Musicfest $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2023
Arizona Science Center $500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Central Arizona Equestrian Education $2,000 San Tan Valley, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2023
Children And Family Urban Ministries $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Genesis Youth Foundation $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Great Outdoors Foundation $25,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Highlands Church $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2023
Iowa State University Foundation $107,409 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Litshop $250 St Louis, MO, US General Operating Budget 2023
Lutheran Church Of Hope $10,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Manhattan College $200,000 Riverdale, NY, US General Operating Budget 2023
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Iowa $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Southern California Equestrian Sports (Sces) $2,500 Redlands, CA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Strands Of Strength Inc $13,800 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2023
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $102,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2023
Arizona Dressage Association $1,000 Glendale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Humane Society $3,350 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Musicfest $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Science Center $500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa $1,400 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Children And Family Urban Ministries $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center $950 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Foothill Animal Rescue Of Scottsdale $500 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Highlands Church $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Iowa State University Foundation $81,052 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Lutheran Church Of Hope $10,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Manhattan College $200,000 Bronx, NY, US General Operating Budget 2022
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Sccs Foundation (Scott County Catholic Schools) $1,500 Davenport, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
State University Of Iowa Foundation $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US David And Elizabeth Hoak Family Pediatric Neurosurgery Fund 2022
Strands Of Strength Inc $18,500 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $4,500 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2022
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $100,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $5,464 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Dressage Association $1,000 Glendale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Humane Society $3,350 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Musicfest $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Science Center $500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa $1,400 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Children And Family Urban Ministries $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center $950 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Foothill Animal Rescue Of Scottsdale $500 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Highlands Church $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Iowa State University Foundation $81,052 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Lutheran Church Of Hope $10,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Manhattan College $200,000 Bronx, NY, US General Operating Budget 2022
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Sccs Foundation (Scott County Catholic Schools) $1,500 Davenport, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
State University Of Iowa Foundation $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US David And Elizabeth Hoak Family Pediatric Neurosurgery Fund 2022
Strands Of Strength Inc $18,500 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $4,500 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2022
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $100,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $5,464 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Dressage Association $1,000 Glendale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Humane Society $3,350 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Musicfest $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Science Center $500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa $1,400 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Children And Family Urban Ministries $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center $950 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Foothill Animal Rescue Of Scottsdale $500 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Highlands Church $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2022
Iowa State University Foundation $81,052 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Lutheran Church Of Hope $10,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Manhattan College $200,000 Bronx, NY, US General Operating Budget 2022
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Sccs Foundation (Scott County Catholic Schools) $1,500 Davenport, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
State University Of Iowa Foundation $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US David And Elizabeth Hoak Family Pediatric Neurosurgery Fund 2022
Strands Of Strength Inc $18,500 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $4,500 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2022
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $100,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $5,464 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2022
Arizona Musicfest $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2021
Children And Family Urban Ministries $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Food Bank Of Iowa $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Healthy Birthday Inc $1,000 Clive, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Iowa State University Foundation $81,053 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Lutheran Church Of Hope $10,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Southern California Equestrian Sports (sces) $5,000 Redlands, CA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Strands Of Strength Inc $34,500 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $106,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Vacihs (va Central Iowa Health Care) $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $4,208 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
World Food Prize Foundation $300 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center $1,000 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Des Moines Wine Festival Foundation $1,680 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Iowa State University Foundation $35,000 Ames, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Manhattan College $400,000 Bronx, NY, US General Operating Budget 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Iowa $25,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Unity Point Health - Des Moines Foundation $7,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $3,208 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Childserve Foundation $25,000 Johnston, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Everystep Foundation $25,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation $22,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
New Chapters $2,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
West Des Moines Community School Foundation $5,000 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Children And Family Urban Ministries $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Iowa Foundation For Agricultural Advancement $1,000 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Community Foundation Of Greater Des Moines-sage Over 70 $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Young Women's Resource Center $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2020
Arizona Humane Society $1,500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2020
Above Beyond Cancer $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center $500 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Iowa Health Foundation John Stoddard Cancer Center $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US John Stoddard Cancer Center 2018
Oakridge Neighborhood Services $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Phoenix Art Museum $1,500 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2018
Variety - The Children's Charity In Iowa $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Dorothy's House $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapt $1,000 Bethesda, MA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Principal Charity Classic $5,000 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
West Des Moines Firefighters Association $250 West Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Catholic Charities $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Operating Budget 2018
Blank Children's Hospital $105,000 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2017
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation $200,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Operating Budget 2017
Iowa Health Foundation John Stoddard Cancer Center $76,000 Des Moines, IA, US John Stoddard Cancer Center 2017
Above Beyond Cancer $250 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center $500 Urbandale, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Iowa Health Foundation $500 Des Moines, IA, US Hops For Hospice 2017
Des Moines Art Center $500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Puppy Jake Foundation $250 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Food Bank Of Iowa $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Oakridge Neighborhood Services $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Phoenix Art Museum $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Operating Budget 2017
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Iowa $25,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden $1,200 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2017
Blank Children's Hospital $110,000 Des Moines, IA, US Blank Children's Hospital 2016
Iowa State Fair Foundation $200,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2016
Unity Point Health Foundation $50,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Operating Budget 2016
Progress Industries $10,000 Newton, IA, US General Operating Budget 2016
Manhatten College $150,000 Bronx, NY, US General Operating Budget 2016
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center $250 New York, NY, US General Operating Budget 2016
Mercy Foundation $2,500 Rancho Cordova, CA, US General Operating Budget 2016
West Des Moines Ems Foundation $250 West Des Moines, IA, US Emergency Medical Services 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 46-3734956
Website N/A
Address 1310 TULIP TREE LN Wdm, IA 50266-6674

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Debra L Pulver
Sec/treas/director Sherry Wilkinson

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.