The board of directors of the West Bancorporation Foundation, the charitable branch of West Bank, awarded $71,500 in grants to 18 community organizations for the 2021 fourth quarter, including donations to six food pantries. West Bancorporation grants are awarded to local community organizations in the areas of human services, arts and culture, and education. “We are proud to support such amazing organizations that are continually bettering our community,” said Jill Hansen, senior vice president with West Bank and executive director of the West Bancorporation Foundation. In the 2021 giving year, the foundation has given $221,852 in philanthropic contributions. Organizations in the human services, arts and culture, and education areas can apply for grants on the foundation’s website.