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Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation is a private corporation based in ANTIOCH, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Roger L Polark. It holds total assets of $130K. Annual income is reported at $15K. Total assets have decreased from $509K in 2011 to $162K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota. According to available records, Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $100K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $44K in 2022 to $56K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Iowa, South Dakota, Utah, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, SD, UT.
Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation has distributed a total of $100K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation is headquartered in ANTIOCH, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris R Polark | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roger L Polark | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roberta Polark | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$162K
Fair Market Value
$329K
Net Worth
$162K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$47K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$100K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Event CorporationUNRESTRICTED | Oelwein, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Oelwein Dollars For ScholarsUNRESTRICTED | Oelwein, IA | $15K | 2023 |
| Crazy Horse MemorialUNRESTRICTED | Crazy Horse, SD | $5K | 2023 |
| Best FriendsUNRESTRICTED | Kanab, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Xavier FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Cedar Rapids, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| St John ApostleUNRESTRICTED | Norwalk, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Tunnels To TowersUNRESTRICTED | Staten Island, NY | — | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Prayer GardenUNRESTRICTED | N Riverside, IL | — | 2023 |
| Special AngelsUNRESTRICTED | Scottsdale, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart ParishUNRESTRICTED | Oelwein, IA | $6K | 2022 |
| Vfw Post 1725UNRESTRICTED | Oelwein, IA | — | 2022 |