David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $448K. Net investment income was $334K.
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation at a glance
In short: David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation gave $448K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,550
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,936
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,264,630
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Think Small ($120K). Together the top 6 received $448K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 46 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2020) to $448K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Think Small Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $120,000 |
| Mount Zion Temple (FKA Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation) Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $100,000 |
| St Paul Jewish Federation (Ujfc) Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $87,550 |
| Maayanot Community Mikveh of Minnesota Mendota HTS, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $50,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $50,000 |
| Maayanot Community Mikveh of Minnesota Mendota HTS, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| The Jean Lyle Children's Center Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,264,630 | $794,760 | $619,290 | $447,550 | 7 | $447,756 | $333,891 | $261,944 |
| 2023 | $4,972,257 | $675,292 | $372,211 | $442,000 | 9 | $447,966 | $209,210 | $206,911 |
| 2022 | $4,807,896 | $714,054 | $616,027 | $392,000 | 8 | $397,649 | $242,557 | $232,951 |
| 2021 | $4,569,754 | $957,526 | $533,574 | $418,000 | 12 | $423,506 | $467,636 | $255,586 |
| 2020 | $4,130,724 | $778,965 | $308,355 | $352,000 | 10 | — | $206,052 | $196,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation is led by Mary Ann Barrows Wark, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ann Barrows Wark
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry J. Wark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Wark
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren K. Macdonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. McQuinn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation
How much does David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation give each year?
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation gave $448K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $442K across 9 grants.
What is David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's typical grant size?
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,936, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation give grants?
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (5 grants) and Mendota HTS, MN (2 grants).
Does David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's largest grantees?
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Think Small ($120,000), Mount Zion Temple (FKA Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation) ($100,000) and St Paul Jewish Federation (Ujfc) ($87,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation?
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's EIN?
David M Wark and Mary Ann Barrows Wark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4383745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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