C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark is a private foundation based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Its 2025 grants supported a university foundation, organizations connected with student athletes, churches, and other charitable organizations.
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark at a glance
In short: C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark gave $2.7M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $383K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,680,000
- +1161.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $382,857
- +1341.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $3,964
- -99.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1422 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: (515) 955-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa State University Foundation ($2.4M). Together the top 7 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 48 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 3% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark gives
- Giving grew 367% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2021) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | Support for the University | $2,395,000 |
| We Will Collective Des Moines, IA | Student Athletes | $100,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Church Boca Raton, FL | Religious programs | $70,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church Webster City, IA | Religious programs | $70,000 |
| World Prize Foundation Des Moines, IA | Sustainably increase the quality quantity and availability of food | $25,000 |
| Friends of St Edmonds Fort Dodge, IA | Promotion of local catholic school & capital campaign | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Ball Webster City, IA | Promotion of local catholic school & capital campaign | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,964 | $132,888 | $2,681,249 | $2,680,000 | 7 | $2,680,000 | $8,095 | $20,729 |
| 2024 | $2,552,325 | $728,086 | $213,368 | $212,500 | 8 | $212,500 | $78,086 | $99,375 |
| 2023 | $2,037,607 | $99,583 | $1,146,130 | $1,146,000 | 11 | $1,146,000 | $59,583 | $5,495 |
| 2022 | $3,084,154 | $3,650,203 | $573,520 | $573,500 | 14 | $573,500 | $353 | $14,470 |
| 2021 | $7,471 | $136,427 | $173,500 | $173,500 | 8 | $173,500 | $108 | $875 |
| 2020 | $44,544 | $251,742 | $216,145 | $213,500 | 8 | — | $585 | $4,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for education, student athletes, religious programs, food availability, and a local Catholic school capital campaign.
WE WILL COLLECTIVE INCORPORATED describes its mission as supporting student-athletes who share a passion for the Cyclones and encouraging them to be community-minded. It says it helps athletes use their name, image, and likeness to give back to charities and others in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $2,680,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,395,000, with a median of $70,000.
The largest grant was $2,395,000 to Iowa State University Foundation for “Support for the University.” Other grants included $100,000 to We Will Collective for “Student Athletes”; $70,000 each to St Joan of Arc Church for religious programs and St Thomas Aquinas Church for religious programs; $25,000 to World Prize Foundation to sustainably increase the quality, quantity, and availability of food; and $15,000 to Friends of St Edmonds and $5,000 to St Thomas Aquinas Ball for promotion of a local Catholic school and capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Richard Stark Jr and Joan E Stark as directors.
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C Richard Stark Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan E Stark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark
How much does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark give each year?
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark gave $2.7M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 8 grants.
What is C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's typical grant size?
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $382,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark give grants?
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark gives mostly in Iowa: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (2 grants) and Webster City, IA (2 grants).
Does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's largest grantees?
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa State University Foundation ($2,395,000), We Will Collective ($100,000) and St Joan of Arc Church ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark?
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for education, student athletes, religious programs, food availability, and a local Catholic school capital campaign. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's EIN?
C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1345092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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