Polk County Public Library - Museum
Polk County Public Library - Museum is a private foundation, based in Livingston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $11K.
Polk County Public Library - Museum at a glance
In short: Polk County Public Library - Museum gave $8K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,350
- +107.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,175
- +107.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,175
- Total assets
- $46,395
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Polk County Public Library - Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Livingston Municipal Library ($4K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Polk County Public Library - Museum gives
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $4K (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston Municipal Library Livingston, TX | Assistance with Funding | $4,175 |
| Polk County Memorial Museum Livingston, TX | Assistance with Funding | $4,175 |
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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 | $46,395 | $10,779 | $10,128 | $8,350 | 2 | $8,350 | $10,750 | $8,390 |
| 2023 | $45,674 | $5,693 | $5,642 | $4,032 | 2 | $4,032 | $5,662 | $8,333 |
| 2022 | $45,732 | $13,528 | $9,221 | $9,000 | 2 | $9,000 | $13,495 | $8,201 |
| 2021 | $41,285 | $4,869 | $1,577 | — | — | $4,000 | $3,340 | $5,782 |
| 2020 | $45,988 | $4,887 | $10,089 | $8,000 | 2 | — | $3,099 | $5,153 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Polk County Public Library - Museum reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polk County Public Library - Museum is led by Gary Davis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Davis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kent Colburn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Polk County Public Library - Museum
How much does Polk County Public Library - Museum give each year?
Polk County Public Library - Museum gave $8K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is Polk County Public Library - Museum?
Polk County Public Library - Museum reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Polk County Public Library - Museum operate?
Polk County Public Library - Museum has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Polk County Public Library - Museum's EIN?
Polk County Public Library - Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1481329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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