Directly Supporting Education in Des Moines

Ensuring that at DMPS, no teacher’s vision and no student’s learning are limited by a lack of resources.

Our Impact

We provide direct financial support for teacher requests — whether it’s for decodable books to enhance literacy, gardening supplies to foster hands-on learning, or outdoor murals that inspire creativity and pride in their schools.

45: projects supported
30,801: students affected
63: schools

Bringing Visions to Life

April 24, 2025

Save the Date: OneRun 2025

As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, the Foundation board is already hard at work planning the…

2nd Annual DMPS Foundation Dinner

March 24, 2025

student adds pink paint to Mural for Willard Elementary

Transforming Walls into Wonders:  The Willard Elementary Mural Projects

February 8, 2025

“The funds we received from the Foundation for OneRun provided our students with the opportunity to advocate for projects that make a difference.”

Jenny I.

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Principal, Greenwood Elementary

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Teacher, Weeks Middle School

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Student, Oak Park Elementary

Featured Event

DMPS Foundation Dinner 2025

february 13, 2025 • 5:00 pm

The 2nd Annual DMPS Foundation Dinner was an evening of community and celebration featuring our talented students, a state of the schools update from DMPS superintendent, Dr. Ian Roberts, and — most importantly — the opportunity to raise much needed financial support for the students of Des Moines Public Schools.

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