Lincoln County Arc Inc
Lincoln County Arc Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Merrill, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $883.
Lincoln County Arc Inc at a glance
In short: Lincoln County Arc Inc gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,531
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,106
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,461
- Total assets
- $359,996
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 Lincoln County Arc Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Merrill Parks & Recreation Department ($5K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($5,570), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lincoln County Arc Inc gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $870 (2022) to $42K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Parks & Recreation Department Merrill, WI | Assist Childern with Special Needs | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,570 |
| Merrill Area Public Schools Merrill, WI | Assist Students with Special Needs | $4,461 |
| Aquatic Center Merrill, WI | Assist Childern with Special Needs | $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 | $359,996 | $18,867 | $29,035 | $15,531 | 5 | $15,531 | $883 | $14,345 |
| 2023 | $370,164 | $63,804 | $22,301 | $16,008 | 2 | $16,008 | $57,341 | $15,067 |
| 2022 | $328,661 | $15,142 | $12,985 | $870 | 1 | $870 | $5,089 | $20,292 |
| 2021 | $326,504 | $30,448 | $51,664 | $42,000 | 5 | $42,000 | $12,529 | $21,571 |
| 2020 | $347,720 | $-2,230 | $11,224 | — | — | — | — | $20,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lincoln County Arc Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lincoln County Arc Inc is led by Sherrie Podgorski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherrie Podgorski
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Carpentier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Weber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvil Slewitzke
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Tank
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bares
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy Krause (2020) — Board Member
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 Lincoln County Arc Inc
How much does Lincoln County Arc Inc give each year?
Lincoln County Arc Inc gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is Lincoln County Arc Inc's typical grant size?
Lincoln County Arc Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,461, and its average grant was $3,106, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lincoln County Arc Inc give grants?
Lincoln County Arc Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Merrill, WI (3 grants).
Does Lincoln County Arc Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Lincoln County Arc Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lincoln County Arc Inc's largest grantees?
Lincoln County Arc Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Merrill Parks & Recreation Department ($5,000), Merrill Area Public Schools ($4,461) and Aquatic Center ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($5,570), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lincoln County Arc Inc?
Lincoln County Arc Inc reported $360K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lincoln County Arc Inc?
Lincoln County Arc Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Merrill, WI. It holds $360K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lincoln County Arc Inc's EIN?
Lincoln County Arc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6103417. 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, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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