Connected Polk Inc
Connected Polk is committed to transforming Polk county's educational landscape by engaging the business community. Connected Polk's mission is to enhance high school and post-secondary graduates' preparedness, making Polk county a premier destination for families and businesses through innovative educational practices and strong industry partnerships.
Connected Polk Inc at a glance
In short: Connected Polk Inc reported $2K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $2,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -82.6% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $98,243
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $404,287
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,004
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $390,698
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Connected Polk Inc 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School Board of Polk County Bartow, FL | Awards for programs (4 at $2,500) and (3 at $500) | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,243 | $404,287 | $390,698 | $2,000 | Total only | $1,004 |
| 2023 | $85,838 | $320,100 | $341,661 | $11,500 | 1 | $1,550 |
| 2022 | $106,430 | $142,935 | $186,520 | $25,000 | 1 | $435 |
| 2021 | $149,984 | $229,990 | $186,227 | — | — | $3 |
| 2020 | $129,657 | $250,000 | $186,083 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Connected Polk Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connected Polk Inc is a public charity, based in Lakeland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connected Polk Inc is led by Melody Rider, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melody Rider
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$76K (2022) → $198K (2024)
David D. Hallock Jr.
Chairman
Secretary & Director → Chairman of the Board, 2023
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Chamberlain
Director
Chairman → At-Large Member, 2023
At-Large Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Philpott
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Harrell
Director
Secretary → At-Large Member, 2023
At-Large Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Hunt
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Benton
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Baylis
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bell Barnett
Secretary
Treasurer → At-Large Member, 2023
At-Large Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Annie Kate Wallace (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Wesley Beck (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $198K, to Melody Rider (President).
Frequently asked questions about Connected Polk Inc
How much does Connected Polk Inc give each year?
Connected Polk Inc reported $2K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Connected Polk Inc?
Connected Polk Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $404K.
Where does Connected Polk Inc operate?
Connected Polk Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Connected Polk Inc's EIN?
Connected Polk Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3380202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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