The Bock Family Foundation Inc., established in 2002 by the estates of Larry Bock and Barbara Bock, distributed $100,590 to 29 grant recipients Monday afternoon at a presentation ceremony held at the Perry Public Library.
Since its founding in 2002, the Bock Family Foundation Inc. has awarded grants totaling more than $2.65 million, including grants awarded in this spring’s grant cycle. Foundation President Jon Peters and Executive Director Scott Finneseth distributed the awards to the spring 2024 recipients.
Along with Peters the board of directors includes Vice President Brent Halling, Secretary Joyce Van Kirk and directors Jean Bromert, John C. Powell, Rusty Burgett and Jon Williams.
Spring 2024 recipients were:
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Dallas County Conservation Board: $4,000 to construct Bird Blind at Voas Nature Area
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Perry Public Library: $1,900 for Kidsfest 2024
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McCreary Community Building: $1,991 to procure advanced CPR manikins
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City of Perry: $5,000 to install synthetic ice rink at Perry Solar Pavilion
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Dallas County Hospital Foundation: $3,000 to replenish Blessing Box
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Dallas County Hospital Foundation: $6,800 towards new otoscopes/ophthalmoscopes for clinics
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The Perry School Foundation: $5,000 for Bluejay sculptures
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St Patrick Catholic School: $2,600 to replace kindergarten and first grade classroom furniture
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Perry Middle School Band: $2,000 to purchase Concert tuba
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Perry High School Music Department: $2,500 towards trip to Memphis/Nashville April 2024
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PACES: $7,500 towards Before/After Summer Program
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Perry Area Child Development Center: $4,500 for Scholarships
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Everybody Wins!Iowa: $2,500 for PowerRead Program Perry Elementary School
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Perry Iowa Rotary Club Foundation Inc.: $1,354 for laptop and projector for presentations
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Perry Area Emergency Food Council: $2,500 for Pantry Farmers Market Dollars
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Raccoon River Pet Rescue: $2,000 for veterinary sedation/anesthesia patient monitor
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Perry Girls Softball Association: $3,000 towards new equipment shed
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Friends of Hotel Pattee Inc.: $5,000 to replace commercial double convection oven
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Perry Lutheran Homes: $5,000 for evacuation chairs for Spring Valley and King’s Garden
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Perry Alano Club: $8,545 for exterior siding, door and lighting
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City of Bouton: $6,000 towards Bouton Trailhead
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Minburn Community Betterment Group: $800 for Meet Me in Minburn concert series
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De Soto Volunteer Fire Department: $5,000 for replacement of gas powered equipment with battery-operate
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AHeinz57Pet Rescue and Transport Inc.: $2,000 for Crisis Assistance Fund
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Panther Creek Church of the Brethren: $3,600 for Blessing Box
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Van Meter Public Library: $2,000 to purchase new furniture
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Adel DeSoto Soccer Club: $1,000 for backstop replacement net, referee kits, soccer goals
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Good Samaritan Food Pantry: $2,500 for tent, table, flags, chairs for Farmers Market and other events
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Brenton Arboretum: $1,000 for mobile programming
The Bock Family Foundation Inc. benefits organizations operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. Projects proposed for funding must be located in Dallas County, and applicants must be a nonprofit organization or a unit of state or local government.
The Bock Family Foundation awards grants in the spring and fall. Application deadlines are March 1 and Sept. 1, respectively. Questions about the grant guidelines and the application form may be directed to Scott Finneseth, executive director of the Bock Family Foundation, at 515-465-4641 or lawyers@fdplawfirm.com or P.O. Box 487, Perry, IA 50220.
