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The Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $63K distributed among 12 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Oelwein Event Corporation
Oelwein, IA
$25K
5%
SACRED HEART PARISH
ALVORD, IA
$16K
3%
XAVIER FOUNDATION
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
$15K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION?
No. ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION give?
ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, South Dakota, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $63 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Oelwein Event Corporation, SACRED HEART PARISH, and XAVIER FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION?
ROGER & ROBERTA POLARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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