Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation is a private foundation in Mundelein, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,550 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$59,550
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $60,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $59,550 | 12 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $21,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $11,550 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of Peninsula State Park | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Garbage Gals | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loyola University Medical Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Queer Asterisk | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Petersburg First Methodist Churc | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Fremont Township Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Vondrak
- Mark Tark
Questions people ask
Does Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation give?
$59,550 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Vondrak (President) and Mark Tark (Vice Pres).
What does Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.