Mary Hillman of PACES accepting a Bock Donation
Mary Hillman of PACES accepting a Bock Donation

The Bock Family Foundation of Perry is now accepting applications for their spring grant period.

The Foundation supports a wide assortment of organizations with spring and fall grant presentations, all of which benefit the people of Dallas County. Organizations considered for grants include nonprofits operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. All funded projects are located in Dallas County, with preference given to the four northwest townships. In the recent fall grant cycle, the Foundation awarded $59,423.50 to 26 different recipients. Since it was founded in 2002, they have awarded a total of $1,700,373 to local projects.

Applications for the spring grant cycle are due by March 1st, and sent to 1401 Willis Avenue, PO Box 487, Perry, IA, 50220. Anyone with questions can contact Scott Finneseth, Executive Director of the Foundation, at 515-465-4641, or at lawyers@fdplawfirm.com.