EIN 59-1819213

Polk State College Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Polk State College Foundation works in tandem with Polk State College to help it meet its hallmarks and commitment to the community of access and affordability to higher education. They accomplish this by providing resources for the advancement of the College, including awarding more than $1 million in scholarships annually to over 1,000 students. Donor directed scholarships are a key way the Foundation helps lift up students throughout the College population. Additionally, they prioritize supporting first-generation college students.
Total revenues
$-1,090,071
2022
Total expenses
$2,096,181
2022
Total assets
$40,305,491
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Polk State College Foundation

The Polk State College Foundation assists more than 1,000 students annually throughawarding more than $1 million in scholarships. The majority of scholarship awardsare donor directed and help lift up students throughout the College population. First generation, allied health, public safety, athletics, the arts and emergency scholarships are a few examples of donor designations. In addition to traditional and non-traditional scholarship awards, the Foundation has a popular elementary scholarship program, where at least one graduate of every elementary school in Polk county is awarded a scholarship to attend Polk State upon graduation from high school.the Foundation also helps to elevate the College through an endowed teaching chairprogram that honors distinguished faculty. (continued on schedule o)

Who funds Polk State College Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Givewell Community FoundationScholarships$45,329
Homer and Annette Thompson FoundationWinter Haven Police & Fire Departments Scholarship Fund$40,000
The Florida College System FoundationVarious Awards$37,805
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Polk State College Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Cindy BakerChief Financial$0
Vincent King, SR.Interim Executive Director
Morgan JacobsonDirector of Development and Communication
Jennifer FiorenzaDirector of Grants Administration
Greta DupuyDevelopment Chair 19 - 20 and Chair / Director 18 - 19 and Development Chair / Director 17 - 18 and 18 - 19 / Director / Board Member$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Polk State College Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,144,826
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,234,897
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$-1,090,071

Form 990s for Polk State College Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-02-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-24990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122020-10-08990View PDF
2018-122019-11-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
999 Ave H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
foundation.polk.edu 
Phone
(863) 292-3749
IRS details
EIN
59-1819213
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B84: Alumni Associations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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