Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc
Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fort Myers, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K.
Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc gave $7K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $6,791
- -87.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $3,396
- -56.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,396
- Primary geography
- Iowa (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 Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Edmond Catholic High School ($4K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $54K (2019). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmond Catholic High School Fort Dodge, IA | General Operating Budget | $3,791 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $3 | $8,366 | $6,791 | 2 | $258 |
| 2019 | $8,363 | $1,589 | $55,531 | $54,008 | 7 | $21,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $258 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John A. Fisher, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John A. Fisher
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Richard Stark Jr.
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy S. Burke
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mortimer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Gose
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wilson
Director
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 Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc gave $7K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $54K across 7 grants.
Where does Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Iowa.
How much is Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $258 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stark Group Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1558992. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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