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Tarko Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Eli Halpern. It holds total assets of $907K. Annual income is reported at $91K. 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 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Washington, Illinois, District of Columbia. According to available records, Tarko Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $216K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $48K and $118K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $118K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 25 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.
Tarko Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WA, WI.
Tarko Foundation has distributed a total of $216K across 98 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
Tarko Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tarko Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Halpern | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erica Moen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Halpern | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$65K
Total Assets
$931K
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$931K
Grants Paid
$51K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$58K
Total: $909K
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$216K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Center For HumanityGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bloc WisconsinGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicagoland Pig RescueGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Homewood, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services Of WncGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Asheville, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin VoicesGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Marwens ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| RefugeeoneGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Free Spirit MediaGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Palenque LsnaGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Chicago RiverGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Washington Bus Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Kavana CooperativeGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Open Books (Dolly Parton'S Imagination Library)GENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Dream Of DetroitGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Ballard Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Asheville Poverty InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services Of SeattleGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice OrganizationGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| National Indigenous Women'S Resource CenterGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Lame Deer, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Coyote CentralGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Security ServiceGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Woodbury, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Asap (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project)GENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Asheville, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Washington Native Plant SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cascade PbsGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Washington Trails AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Animal Haven Of AshevilleGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Asheville, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Girl ForwardGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Abortion Care NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Souls To The PollsGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Shorewood, WI | $3K | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION | Beaverton, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Little Village Environemental Justice OrganizationGENERAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |