A record year of giving in 2025 reflected Pella’s century-long commitment to community In a year marking its 100th anniversary, Pella Corporation contributed more than $2.2 million in grants and employee matching gifts in 2025 to organizations strengthening communities across the country. Support was provided through the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, the company’s charitable arm, reflecting a century-long commitment to giving back.
Honoring 100 Years through Community-Centered Initiatives To celebrate its 100th year, Pella introduced community-focused initiatives centered on recognition, volunteerism and lasting local impact. Key efforts included: Pella Trolley: A commemorative community gift providing free transportation during Tulip Time to the Pella Corporation Museum grand opening and helping launch fundraising for a new trolley station near the Scholte House, scheduled to open in during the 2026 summer.
Pella Plaza at the Iowa State Fair: Enhancements recognizing more than 3,000 Chairman’s Club members through illuminated archway pillars and new window-inspired public art.
Joan Kuyper Farver Spirit Awards: An expanded program awarding more than $100,000 to 20 honorees across nine locations, with new categories recognizing team members, family members, retirees and a plant award.
Volunteer Recognition Program Challenge: Drove the highest participation in the program’s history since its inception in 2002.
Additional centennial efforts: Supported military families, local arts organizations and downtown businesses, including assembling 2,500 care packages for deployed Iowa service members and sponsoring community events in Pella.
“Giving back has always been driven by care at Pella—care for our communities, our neighbors and the team members who make our company what it is,” said Karmen Gardner, Executive Director, Pella Rolscreen Foundation, Pella Corporation.
“Expanding our charitable giving in our 100th year gave us the opportunity to lean into that passion and make an even greater impact in the communities we serve.”
Investing in Critical Community Needs In addition to its centennial initiatives, Pella supported causes spanning health and emergency services, public safety, basic needs, workforce awareness and cultural spaces—addressing critical needs across the communities it serves. Highlights include: South Central Iowa Radiation Center ($500,000 multi-year in partnership with the Kuyper Foundation & shareholder family), Pella, IA: A joint project between Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics to expand regional access to cancer care for communities, team members and their families.
Shenandoah Medical Center – EMS ($50,000), Shenandoah, IA: Supporting ambulance vehicle and equipment upgrades to meet critical rural emergency response needs.
Murray Art Guild ($25,000), Murray, KY: Advancing the permanent facility capital campaign to establish a dedicated space for arts and cultural programming.
Team Member Service Drives Record Community Impact In 2025, Pella team members completed nearly 30,000 community service hours, reflecting a strong commitment to the communities where they live and work. Nearly $100,000 was awarded through Volunteer Recognition Grants in honor of team members, retirees and spouses—a record-breaking year for the program.
In addition, the Foundation matched more than $300,000 in donations made by team members and retirees to organizations important to them, further extending the reach of their generosity.
Together, these efforts reflect a record year of giving driven by Pella team members, the Pella Rolscreen Foundation and the company’s continued commitment to strengthening communities.
