Demar Foundation Inc
Demar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in religious, educational, arts and culture, medical, and social service areas.
Demar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Demar Foundation Inc gave $60K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,500
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,250
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $810,560
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Demar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 32 Rivers Bend Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 804-8447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Demar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wooddale Church ($12K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (65%), Illinois (16%), Colorado (12%), Florida (5%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Demar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $68K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wooddale Church Eden Prairie, MN | Religious | $12,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chanhassen, MN | Educational | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Minneapolis, MN | Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
| St Nicholas Cathedral School Chicago, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran La Crescent, MN | Religious | $4,000 |
| Tanzania Health Partnership Minneapolis, MN | Medical Centar | $4,000 |
| Liberty Youth Ranch Bonita Springs, FL | Social Service | $3,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra St. Paul, MN | Arts and Culture | $3,000 |
| Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble Barrington, IL | Arts and Culture | $2,500 |
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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 | $810,560 | $46,055 | $64,897 | $59,500 | 14 | $61,311 | $44,219 | $42,181 |
| 2023 | $829,402 | $71,624 | $69,764 | $68,000 | 19 | $68,877 | $70,737 | $41,256 |
| 2022 | $827,542 | $56,360 | $66,224 | $64,500 | 18 | $65,362 | $55,498 | $44,321 |
| 2021 | $837,406 | $27,569 | $66,962 | $62,500 | 19 | $63,564 | $26,505 | $49,635 |
| 2020 | $876,799 | $101,388 | $67,761 | $64,500 | 20 | — | $99,757 | $49,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Demar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — 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 reported 2024 grants show support across religious, educational, arts and culture, medical, and social service purposes.
Some grantees describe their work in their own terms: Tanzania Health Partnership says it works to develop the capacity and sustainability of Dodoma Christian Medical Center to support Tanzanian-led health care in central Tanzania. Liberty Youth Ranch describes providing residential care and education for children and support for vulnerable families. Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble says it promotes dance and performance opportunities for young artists and provides programming for schools, senior citizens, and disadvantaged people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $59,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $3,500.
Among its largest reported grants were $12,000 to Wooddale Church, $7,000 to Focus on the Family, $6,000 to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, $5,000 to Minnesota Orchestra, and $5,000 to St Nicholas Cathedral School. Other reported grants included $4,000 to Tanzania Health Partnership, $3,000 to Liberty Youth Ranch, $3,000 to St Paul Chamber Orchestra, and $2,500 to Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald E Ryks and Mary Anne Ryks as directors; Annette Ryks Nikolich as president; John Nikolich as treasurer; Reed Nikolich as vice president; and Juliana Nikolich as secretary.
Demar Foundation Inc is led by Annette Ryks Nikolich, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette Ryks Nikolich
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald E. Ryks
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Ryks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Nikolich
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Nikolich
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reed Nikolich
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
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 Demar Foundation Inc
How much does Demar Foundation Inc give each year?
Demar Foundation Inc gave $60K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 19 grants.
What is Demar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Demar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,250, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Demar Foundation Inc give grants?
Demar Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Demar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Demar Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (5 grants), "Arts and Culture" (3 grants) and "Social Service" (3 grants).
Who are Demar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Demar Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wooddale Church ($12,000), Focus on the Family ($7,000) and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Demar Foundation Inc?
Demar Foundation Inc reported $811K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Demar Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grants show support across religious, educational, arts and culture, medical, and social service purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Demar Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Demar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Demar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4334569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Demar Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Demar Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/demar-foundation-inc-morg_2bab1196018d4e619df3847328e5e5ab
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