About the Foundation

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization soliciting tax-deductible private contributions for the benefit of the Des Moines Public Schools.

Support for the feasibility phase of the Foundation’s development has been provided by the Middleton Family Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors composed of business and community leaders:

Jackie Romp, Chair
Joanne Nolte, Vice Chair
John Kenworthy, Past Chair
Erin Lorenzen, Treasurer
Connie Boesen
Margaret Borgen
Jason & Lori Bogart
Justin Brady
David Dahlquist
Shelly Jordan
Doyle Karr
Mary Mouw
Timm Pilcher
Jim Spooner
Howard Tempero
Heather Anderson, School Board Representative
Allyson Vukovich, Superintendent’s Representative