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 across the country. Support was provided through the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, the company’s charitable arm.

 

 

To celebrate its 100th year, Pella Corporation participated in several charitable efforts, including:

 

• 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 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:  

• 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.  

 

In 2025, Pella Corporation employees completed nearly 30,000 community service hours. 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.