Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 421510879 · Private foundation
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Polk County Housing Trust Fund has awarded $3.8M across 18 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Community Housing Initiatives Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Polk County Housing Trust Fund funds
Polk County Housing Trust Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, housing & homelessness, mental health, youth development.
Populations it has supported include families, low-income communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Housing Initiatives Inc EVERGREEN TRAIL PROJECT | Spencer, IA | $1.0M | 2025 |
| Cutler Development RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND STAR LOFTS PROJECT | West Des Moines, IA | $684K | 2025 |
| Anawim Housing RENTAL ASSISTANCE, STAHR PROGRAM, AND MONARCH APARTMENTS PROJECT | Des Moines, IA | $475K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Polk County Housing Trust Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Polk County Housing Trust Fund
- Does Polk County Housing Trust Fund accept grant applications?
- Polk County Housing Trust Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Polk County Housing Trust Fund fund?
- Polk County Housing Trust Fund's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Community Housing Initiatives Inc, Cutler Development, Anawim Housing. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Polk County Housing Trust Fund give in grants?
- Polk County Housing Trust Fund reported $4.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.8M over 18 grants.
- Where is Polk County Housing Trust Fund located?
- Polk County Housing Trust Fund is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421510879.
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