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 feasability 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:

• Margaret Borgen, chair
• Tom Drake
• Roger Hudson, treasurer
• William Keck, secretary
• John Kenworthy
• Joan Middleton
• E.C. Muelhaupt, III
• Richard Murphy, School Board representative
• Dr. Sandy O’Brien
• Billie Ray
• Surasee Rodari
• Laurie Sloterdyk
• James Spooner, past chair
• Dr. James Wise
• Charles Witmack
• Mike Zelenovich, superintendent’s representative