The Wellmark Foundation
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$79.8M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.2M
Total Giving (2024)
100
Grants on File (2020–2024)
$117K
Avg Grant Size
About
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE WELLMARK FOUNDATION
Phone
5153765066
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS HAVE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY COMPLETING THE FORM AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ALIGNMENT TOOL ON THE WELLMARK FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE FORM WILL GUIDE APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS MUST ALIGN WITH AND SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO FUND INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE A POSITIVE IMPACT TO THE HEALTH OF IOWANS AND SOUTH DAKOTANS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $81.0M | $6.0M | N/A |
| 2022 | $4.4M | $68.7M | $2.0M | 36 |
| 2023 | N/A | $74.3M | $6.8M | N/A |
| 2024 | N/A | $79.8M | $3.0M | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 100 grants on record
Minimum
$26
25th Pctl
$49K
Median
$100K
Average
$111K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$1.2M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Jackson | Chairperson | — |
| Christa D Kuennen | Treasurer | — |
| Scott A Sundstrom | Secretary | — |
| Sherwin Robinson | Director | — |
| Kris DeGraff | Director | — |
| Mary Beth Hart | Director | — |
| Cammy Jenkins | Director | — |
| Jennifer Mentele | Director | — |
| Thomas M Cink MD | Director (1/1 - 4/24) | — |
| John D Forsyth | Director (1/1 - 4/24) | — |
| Izaah Knox | Director (1/1 - 4/24) | — |
| Chris G Atchison | Director (1/1 - 4/24) | — |
| Thomas M McMahon | Director (1/1 - 4/24) | — |
| Cory R Harris | Chairperson (1/1 - 4/25) | — |
| Tom M McMahon | Director | — |
| Sheila Riggs | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (100 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUES CARE GIVING CONTRIBUTIONS | DES MOINES, IA | $1,164,048 | SEE ATTACHMENT 2 | 2022 |
| BLUES CARE GIVING CONTRIBUTIONS | DES MOINES, IA | $1,158,051 | SEE ATTACHMENT 2 | 2023 |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | ALEXANDIRA, VA | $758,599 | BLUESCARE GIVING MATCHING GIFTS AND PERSONAL VOLUNTEER TIME DONATIONS. | 2024 |
| IOWA JAG INC | DES MOINES, IA | $400,000 | EXPANSION IN UP TO 8 SCHOOLS WITH HIGH NEED FOR PROGRAMMING. | 2024 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION | IOWA CITY, IA | $387,672 | THROUGH THIS PROJECT, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RURAL VITALITY COALITION AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROCESSES... | 2024 |
| BLUES CARE GIVING CONTRIBUTIONS | DES MOINES, IA | $336,307 | SEE ATTACHMENT 1 | 2024 |
| LIFESCAPE FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $250,000 | ENABLE THE CREATION OF A DEDICATED TESTING AND FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT ROOM FOR CONDUCTING FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR... | 2024 |
| CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC | JOHNSTON, IA | $250,000 | ADDITION OF TWO NEUROBEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT ROOMS TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO SERVE MORE IOWA FAMILIES AND SUPPORT... | 2024 |
| BLUES CARE GIVING CONTRIBUTIONS | DES MOINES, IA | $224,015 | SEE STATEMENT 13 | 2022 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA | DES MOINES, IA | $200,000 | NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TO SUPPORT... | 2023 |
| ROCK VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROCK VALLEY, IA | $150,000 | RESTORING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AFTER A DISASTER. | 2024 |
| SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PIERRE, SD | $150,000 | EXPANSION IN UP TO 3 SCHOOLS WITH HIGH NEED FOR PROGRAMMING. | 2024 |
| CITY OF SIOUX CITY | SIOUX CITY, IA | $100,000 | THE CONE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3800 LINE DRIVE AT CONE PARK AND... | 2022 |
| CITY OF PARKSTON | PARKSTON, SD | $100,000 | THE PROPOSED PROJECT, TO BE KNOWN AS PAPA'S PARK IS A NEW PUBLIC PARK LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST PORTION OF... | 2022 |
| WESLEYLIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | JOHNSTON, IA | $100,000 | THE GOALS OF THE SO MUCH MORE THAN MEALS CAMPAIGN/PROJECT ARE: ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE THE BUILDING AT 3206 UNIVERSITY... | 2022 |
| CITY OF MISSION | MISSION, SD | $100,000 | THE CITY INTENDS TO REOPEN THE KIMMEL PARK SWIMMING POOL. THE POOL IS L-SHAPED, HOLDS ONE-MILLION GALLONS, GRADUALLY... | 2022 |
| CITY OF MARCUS | MARCUS, IA | $100,000 | PHASE 1 OF THE MARCUS TRAIL PLAN IS A 1.4 MILE TRAIL THAT EXTENDS FROM THE CITY PARK AREA THROUGH PORTIONS OF THE... | 2022 |
| CARROLL COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD | CARROLL, IA | $100,000 | THIS PROJECT INVOLVES RESURFACING 6.2 MILES OF THE SAUK RAIL TRAIL FROM SWAN LAKE UP TO MAPLE RIVER. THE SAUK RAIL... | 2022 |
| YMCA OF WASHINGTON IOWA | WASHINGTON, IA | $100,000 | THE YMCA OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER WILL BE A 12,440 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION ONTO THE NEW YMCA FACILITY... | 2022 |
| CITY OF LENOX | LENOX, IA | $100,000 | THE CURRENT TRAIL SYSTEM SERVES ONLY A PORTION OF LENOX. IN 2018, LENOX AND CIVIC CLUBS IN THE CITY ENLISTED HEALTHY... | 2022 |
| JASPER COUNTY CONSERVATION | NEWTON, IA | $100,000 | THE RED ROCK PRAIRIE TRAIL CORRIDOR RAIL LINE WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE LATE 1800S. IT IS COMPRISED OF A ROCK BALLAST... | 2022 |
| CASEY SERVICE CLUB INC | CASEY, IA | $100,000 | THE CASEY SERVICE CLUB IS SEEKING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE, PAVED... | 2022 |
| NAHANT MARSH EDUCATION CENTER | DAVENPORT, IA | $100,000 | NAHANT MARSH EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST DAVENPORT, IA WILL CONSTRUCT A 0.5 MILE PAVED CONNECTOR TRAIL, A... | 2022 |
| POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION | GRANGER, IA | $100,000 | DRIVEN BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT LEADERS, LOCAL CORPORATIONS, AND IOWA-BASED NONPROFITS, THE EASTER LAKE... | 2022 |
| HERREID AREA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INC | HERREID, SD | $100,000 | HERREID POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. THE PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE REPLACING THE EXISTING 300 SQUARE FEET STEP-IN... | 2022 |