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Grants paid by The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation, tax year 2021
EIN 26-3035459 · Wdm, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
In tax year 2021, The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation (EIN 26-3035459) reported 67 grants paid totaling $329,073. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Variety the Childrens Charity of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $180,860 | paid | HELPING UNDERPRIVILEDGED, AT-RISK AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN IOWA. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Everystep Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $11,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Dorothy's House Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Various Public Charities Des Moines, IA | U | $9,970 | paid | VARIOUS PUBLIC CAUSES | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $7,156 | paid | IMPROVES LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Orchard Place Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $6,000 | paid | DEVELOP STRONG FUTURES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Principal Charity Classic Urbandale, IA | U | $6,000 | paid | THE TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN THE ARTS, CULTURE, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | B | $5,250 | paid | ESSENTIAL IN BUILDING THE FINANCIAL BASE TO SUSTAIN LONG-TERM GROWTH OF ISU. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | American Heart Association Des Moines, IA | U | $5,050 | paid | TO BUILD HEALTHIER LIVES, FREE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND STROKE. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING GREATER DES MOINES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | ENGAGE THE MIDWEST IN WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Blank Childrens Hospital Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORTS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF CHILDREN | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Water Works Parks Foundation Des Moines, IA | D | $5,000 | paid | IMPROVING QIALITY OF LIFE FOR CENTAL IOWANS BY ENHANCING WATERWORKS PARK | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | YMCA of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | C | $4,000 | paid | OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Can Play West Des Moines, IA | B | $3,050 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Urbandale, IA | C | $3,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Lymphoma & Leukemia Society West Des Moines, IA | U | $2,850 | paid | CURE LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA, HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND MYELOMA, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Make a Wish Foundation Ia Urbandale, IA | C | $2,800 | paid | GRANTING WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Iowa College Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION BY SECURING FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR MEMBER PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Raise the Bar Initiative Johnston, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Girl Scouts of Greater Ia Des Moines, IA | C | $2,312 | paid | BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Youth With a Mission- San Diego National City, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Sfaa Foundation Washington, DC | U | $2,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Summer Scholarsscholars Unlimited Denver, CO | U | $1,750 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Salisbury House Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $1,500 | paid | HELPS TO PRESERVE THE HOUSE AND GARDENS; PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS AND OTHER OF ALL AGES, INCOMES, AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Dmacc Foundation Ankeny, IA | U | $1,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Clive, IA | C | $1,500 | paid | SUPPORT FOR MENTORING PROGRAM | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Team Jack Foundation Atkinson, NE | B | $1,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Ronald Mcdonald House Des Moines, IA | U | $1,350 | paid | SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN RECEIVING CRITICAL MEDICAL CARE IN DES MOINES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Childserve Johnston, IA | B | $1,250 | paid | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS WHICH HELP CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS LIVE A GREAT LIFE. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Living Waters Fellowship Des Moines, IA | U | $1,200 | paid | TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF GOD AND WHAT WE BELIEVE THROUGH LEADERSHIP. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Nami Iowa Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | MEMORIAL | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Unity Point Health Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR THE BLANK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THAT SERVES THE CHILD LIFE PROGRAM AND THE CENTER FOR ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH THAT ARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AT LITTLE TO NO COST. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Angel Reach Conroe, TX | C | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Agape Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Community Playhouse Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | TO ENCOURAGE SELF-DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE DRAMATIC ARTS, EXPLORE THE SKILLS OF THE THEATRE, FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR THEATRE AND ACQUAINT STUDENTS WITH TECHNICAL THEATRE KNOWLEDGE. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $1,000 | paid | MEETING THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOPE. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Helping Animals Live On Phoenix, AZ | B | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Greater Des Moines Partnership Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Community Rehabilitation Center Jacksonville, FL | B | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Mary Bridges Children's Foundation Tacoma, WA | C | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Pi515 Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Hoag Charity Sports Foundation Irvine, CA | C | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Easter Seals of Ia Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORTS THE LOCAL ZOO IN DES MOINES | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | B | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Hospice of the Cheseapeake Foundation Pasadena, MD | C | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Childrens Cancer Connection Des Moines, IA | C | $1,000 | paid | TO SERVE FAMILIES WITH CHILDHOOD CANCERS WITH QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SUPPORT. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Metrocest Services Farmers Branch, TX | U | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Family Cancer Network Des Moines, IA | B | $750 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Agc of Iowa Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $700 | paid | FOSTER EDUCATION, SUPPORT RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Special Olympics Iowa Grimes, IA | U | $525 | paid | PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION TO IOWA ATHLETES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Meals From the Heartland West Des Moines, IA | B | $500 | paid | EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO SAVE THE STARVING | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | The Terrace Hill Society Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $500 | paid | SUPPORTS THE UPKEEP OF THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION IN DES MOINES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kc Kansas City, MO | U | $400 | paid | ORGANIZATION MATCHES CHILDREN OF ONE-PARENT FAMILIES, IN ONE-TO-ONE FRIENDSHIPS. CREATING FRIENDSHIPS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAPPEN. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Freedom for Youth Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $400 | paid | THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST TO DISTRESSED AND IMPOVERISHED YOUTH. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Hanaeeleh Horse Rescue Trabuco Canyon, CA | U | $400 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Mid-Iowa Council - Boy Scouts of America Des Moines, IA | D | $250 | paid | TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO BUILD CHARACTER, TO TRAIN IN THE RESPONSIBLITIES OF CITIZENSHIP, AND TO DEVELOP MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS - MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF BOYS AGED 7 THROUGH 20. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Youth Homes of Mid America Johnston, IA | C | $250 | paid | TO PROVIDE TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES A PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Best Buddies of Ia Des Moines, IA | U | $250 | paid | GLOBAL VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT THAT CREATES 1 TO 1 FRIENDSHIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Alzheimers Association West Des Moines, IA | U | $200 | paid | TO ELIMINATE ALZHEIMERS DISEASE THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH, TO ENHANCE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR ALL AFFECTED, AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF BRAIN HEALTH. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Friends of Iowa Public Televison Johnston, IA | U | $200 | paid | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR QUALITY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING THAT EDUCATES, ENLIGHTENS AND ENTERTAINS IOWANS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Mcnish Family Foundation Royal Oak, MN | U | $200 | paid | TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES. | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | Be the Match Foundation Minneapolis, MN | D | $100 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211679349100616 |
| 2021 | University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | B | $100 | paid | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL ATHLETICS. | 202211679349100616 |
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