C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $2.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$3,964
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,500 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $212,500 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 7 | $3,964 |
How to apply
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark 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 C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Support for the University | $2.4 million |
| We Will Collective | Student Athletes | $100,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Church | Religious programs | $70,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Religious programs | $70,000 |
| World Prize Foundation | Sustainably increase the quality quantity and availability of food | $25,000 |
| Friends of St Edmonds | Promotion of local catholic school & capital campaign | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Ball | Promotion of local catholic school & capital campaign | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Richard Stark Jr
- Joan E Stark
Questions people ask
Does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Richard Stark Jr (Director) and Joan E Stark (Director).
What does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.