Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation
Invitation OnlyAntioch, Illinois · EIN 36-4232966 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$378K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Dollars for Scholars | Oelwein, IA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Focus | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Oelwein, IA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial | Crazy Horse, SD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Best Friends | Kanab, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349100523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4232966
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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