Tamarack Foundation Inc
To foster, enhance, and extend the cultural heritage of West Virginia by providing services and opportunities to West Virginia artisans. The foundation's purposes are purely education and charitable.
Tamarack Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tamarack Foundation Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -75.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $395,203
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tamarack Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grant County Convention & Visitors Bureau ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $83K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County Convention & Visitors Bureau Parkersburg, WV | Ripple Project | $10,000 |
| Arts Monongahela Inc Morgantown, WV | Ripple Project | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,203 | $427,725 | $522,386 | $20,000 | 2 | $12,750 |
| 2023 | $499,646 | $443,135 | $569,848 | $82,500 | 10 | $10,414 |
| 2022 | $617,013 | $472,563 | $475,528 | $30,000 | 4 | $58 |
| 2021 | $604,567 | $453,443 | $284,335 | — | — | $75 |
| 2020 | $441,167 | $147,020 | $208,859 | — | — | $30 |
About Tamarack Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tamarack Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tamarack Foundation Inc is led by Renee Margocee, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Margocee
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $74K (2024)
Susan Economou
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Hodges
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlo Long
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Siefert
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Villamagna
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jim Pajarillo (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Justin White (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Harvit (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Robby Moore (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Feller (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Cathy Smith (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Charlotte Karges (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Thomas Wharton (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $74K, to Renee Margocee (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Tamarack Foundation Inc
How much does Tamarack Foundation Inc give each year?
Tamarack Foundation Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $83K across 10 grants.
How large is Tamarack Foundation Inc?
Tamarack Foundation Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $428K.
What is Tamarack Foundation Inc?
Tamarack Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charleston, WV. It holds $395K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tamarack Foundation Inc operate?
Tamarack Foundation Inc has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is Tamarack Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tamarack Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4219221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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