C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Dodge, Iowa · EIN 42-1345092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$3,964
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Support for the University | $2,395,000 |
| We Will Collective | Des Moines, IA | Student Athletes | $100,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Church | Boca Raton, FL | Religious programs | $70,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Webster City, IA | Religious programs | $70,000 |
| World Prize Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Sustainably increase the quality quantity and availability of food | $25,000 |
| Friends of St Edmonds | Fort Dodge, IA | Promotion of local catholic school & capital campaign | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Ball | Webster City, IA | Promotion of local catholic school & capital campaign | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,680,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $212,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,146,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621059349100527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1345092
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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