Brandon Valley Band Boosters Awarded $8,750

Levo Credit Union®, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Brandon Valley Band Boosters will receive an $8,750 grant from the Member Impact Fund. Levo was able to apply for a matching donation from FHLB Des Moines’ Member Impact Fund to multiply Levo’s gift to Brandon Valley Band Parents.

“Levo believes in giving back to our community because our community has made us what we are today,” says Jen McKeown, Vice President of Marketing at Levo Credit Union®. “We were so excited for this opportunity to grow our donation through FHLB. This grant will help grow the talent of young musicians and we are so excited to be part of it.”

The Brandon Valley Band Boosters plan to use the funds to provide private lessons for band students who want to hone their skills. “Lessons are a foundational part of growing talent at this age,” says Tyler Nettestad, Brandon Valley High School Band Director. “This will make an amazing impact on our musicians and will build the skill level of the entire band.”

Levo has been a member of FHLB Des Moines since 2017. FHLB Des Moines provides funding solutions to more than 1,200 members to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in the communities they serve. The Member Impact Fund provides FHLB Des Moines members matching grant donations to strengthen the ability of not-for-profits or government entities to support the needs of their communities. This matching grant program will result in FHLB Des Moines awarding over $12.9 million in funding to support affordable housing and community development in Alaska, South Dakota, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

“The Member Impact Fund is designed to help our members champion the organizations that make a real difference in their communities,” said Kris Williams, president and CEO of FHLB Des Moines. “By partnering with our members, we’re able to multiply resources and support their vital work as they continue to strengthen opportunities for the people they serve.”

Recipient organizations were selected based on the needs for grant funding to serve affordable housing or community development needs including job training, affordable housing, financial literacy, food banks and youth programs.This member matching grant program is part of FHLB Des Moines’ ongoing mission to offer a variety of funding options through its members.

Since its launch in 2023, the Member Impact Fund has provided more than $83 million in grants from FHLB Des Moines, generating over $113 million in combined support for affordable housing and community development. Notably, every eligible application submitted to the program has received funding—reflecting the organization’s strong commitment to partnership and impact.

Levo has donated over $405,400 to worthy causes over the past five years and operates its own 501C3 private foundation called the Levo Cares Foundation. For more information about Levo’s giving, go to: Levo.org/foundation.