Pella Corporation Awards Over $2 Million in Grants and Matching Gifts in 2024

Pella Corporation is proud to announce that it contributed over $2 million in grants and employee matching gifts in 2024, supporting meaningful organizations and causes that strengthen communities across the country. These grants were made possible through the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, the charitable arm of Pella Corporation. With a strategic focus on education, housing and community betterment, the company focused on addressing critical needs and advancing initiatives that align with Pella’s core values. 

Key highlights of 2024 giving include:  

• Friends of the Community Center ($50,000), Pella, IA: Supporting vital renovation projects to enhance community spaces. 
• United Way of Murray Calloway County ($25,000), Murray, KY: Enabling a transitional housing option and programs that help families achieve stable housing. 
• Hull Bright Start Inc ($25,000), Sioux Center, IA: Supporting the expansion of critical daycare and preschool facilities.  
• Carroll Athletic Association ($25,000) Carroll, IA: Making improvements at the historic Merchants Park baseball stadium including ADA access and seating, improved lighting and updated bleachers. 
• Friends of Mahaska County Conservation ($20,000), Pella/Oskaloosa, IA: Supporting an all-inclusive nature playscape and community area. 
• United way of Murray Calloway County: ($25,000), Murray, KY: Supporting a temporary/transitional housing option and programs to help families obtain stable housing.  
• Free Geek: ($15,000), Portland, OR: Providing digital literacy education and technology access for vulnerable populations.  

Matching Gifts Amplify Team Member Impact 

Through Pella’s matching gifts program, team members volunteered nearly 16,500 hours, equaling over $82,000 in Volunteer Recognition Grants awarded to 107 nonprofits. Pella’s Matching Gifts program further amplified team member generosity, contributing $325,000 to causes that mattered most to team members. 

“We believe giving back is more than a responsibility – it’s part of who we are as a company. You see that in the generosity of our team members, paired with the Foundation’s grants and matching gifts program. Together, we’re making a meaningful difference in the communities we call home,” said Jessica Klyn de Novelo, Community Relations and Foundation Manager, Pella Corporation.  

Looking Forward: Celebrating 100 Years of Community Impact 

This year, Pella proudly celebrates 100 years, marking a century of innovation, growth and commitment to people and communities. As Pella celebrates its centennial, the company remains committed to making an even greater impact in 2025.  

The company will celebrate with the community of Pella during the 90th Annual Tulip Time Festival this spring and will also host a grand opening of its newly redesigned Pella Depot Museum. Free transportation from downtown to the museum will be available in a new city trolley, a commemorative gift from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation to Pella Historical Foundation. Later this year, Pella will welcome visitors to the newly revamped Pella Plaza at the Iowa State fairgrounds.