Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Millersburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2025, it made $1.2M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $81K.
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,749,710
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,967,937
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $1,151,590
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,519,299
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $5K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace United Methodist Church Millersburg, PA | Voluntary Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,749,710 | $3,967,937 | $4,519,299 | — | — | $1,151,590 | $81,233 |
| 2024 | $19,075,429 | $4,138,433 | $4,412,168 | — | — | $945,233 | $510,563 |
| 2023 | $20,041,894 | $3,333,570 | $4,279,123 | — | — | $900,488 | — |
| 2022 | $20,633,033 | $3,154,257 | $4,275,429 | $5,000 | 1 | $990,585 | — |
| 2021 | $21,104,999 | $3,217,560 | $4,178,821 | $5,000 | 1 | $815,705 | $115,160 |
| 2020 | $21,343,756 | $2,900,766 | $3,889,783 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation is led by David Hawley, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hawley
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Edwin Schlegel
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $300 (2025)
J. Bruce Walter
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Judy Paul
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Crystal L. Fulk
Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Ronald Bednar
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$300 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Crystal L. Altland (2020–2024) — Administrator
- Former: Richard Ibberson (2020–2024) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to Crystal L Fulk (Administrator). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation
How large is Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation?
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation?
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Millersburg, PA. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation operate?
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation's EIN?
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6296772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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