Lark Foundation
Lark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wailuku, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Lark Foundation at a glance
In short: Lark Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $30,929
- -77.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -83.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $15,465
- +37.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $15,465
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Lark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Hospice Maui ($25K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $135K (2019). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Maui Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Community Fdtn Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $5,929 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $32,002 | $30,929 | 2 |
| 2019 | $32,002 | $135,000 | $136,486 | $135,000 | 12 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lark Foundation is led by John B. Elder, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John B. Elder
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason S. Elder
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy B. Elder
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Horovitz Esq.
Sec'y & Direcor
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Lark Foundation
How much does Lark Foundation give each year?
Lark Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $135K across 12 grants.
Where does Lark Foundation operate?
Lark Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia.
What is Lark Foundation's EIN?
Lark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1432565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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