EIN 51-0168751

Polk County Community Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Tryon
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Since 1975, the Polk County Community Foundation has been dedicated to advancing philanthropy and improving the quality of life for all citizens in the community centered in and around Polk County, North Carolina.
Total revenues
$3,247,757
2022
Total expenses
$2,512,033
2022
Total assets
$56,500,870
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Polk County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation improved the quality of life in the area centered in and around Polk County, n.c. by awarding grants from unrestricted funds to support the worthwhile projects of local nonprofit organizations, giving vocational and college scholarships to local students, distributing endowment fund income in accordance with guidelines established by donors or nonprofits and memorialized in fund agreements, administering planned giving programs, providing a library of resources and meeting spaces for nonprofits and helping local nonprofit organizations and donors meet their charitable goals. The Foundation administers over 200 charitable funds.

Grants made by Polk County Community Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)400+ Acre Natural Facility for Nature and Equestrian (Solar Panels, Sustainability)$182,229
The Foundation for St Luke's HospitalTo Support ST. Luke's Hospital Foundation Which in Turn Supports ST. Luke's Hospital and Promotes Local Health$151,733
Tryon Fine Arts CenterCommunity Arts Center (Roof, Major Facility Expansion)$126,496
...and 22 more grants made totalling $1,183,148

Who funds Polk County Community Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Marjorie M and Lawrence R Bradley Endowment Fund of Polk County NCSustainability$750,000
Saluda Community Land TrustOperational Support$51,345

Personnel at Polk County Community Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sara BellPresident and Chief Executive Officer$201,250
Sherry M CarterBoard Chair$0
Peter FranklinTreasurer$0
Monica E JonesSecretary$0
A Thomas JacksonVice Chair$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Polk County Community Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,079,172
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$897,758
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,398
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$266,429
Total revenues$3,247,757

Form 990s for Polk County Community Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-24990View PDF
2021-122022-08-23990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122019-07-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Polk County Community Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Community Foundation of Pulaski CountyWinamac, IN$2,586,798
Moline FoundationMoline, IL$1,643,716
Greater Lowell Community FoundationincLowell, MA$9,411,237
LaGrange County Community FoundationLagrange, IN$2,094,388
Johnson County Community FoundationFranklin, IN$9,319,599
Montgomery County FoundationBlue Bell, PA$845,541
Community Foundation of Carroll CountyWestminster, MD$2,825,004
Oregon Trail Community FoundationScottsbluff, NE$1,859,489
Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF)Ashland, OH$9,173,314
Community Foundation for McHenry CountyCrystal Lake, IL$4,495,886
Data update history
October 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Marjorie M and Lawrence R Bradley Endowment Fund of Polk County NC
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
255 S Trade St
Tryon, NC 28782
Website URL
polkccf.org/ 
Phone
(828) 859-5314
IRS details
EIN
51-0168751
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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