The Atalanta Foundation
The Atalanta Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clinton, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K.
The Atalanta Foundation at a glance
In short: The Atalanta Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $18,500
- +91.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,700
- +14.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $196,225
- -9.0% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Atalanta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Timberlake Playhouse ($5K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
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 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Atalanta Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 139% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $19K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timberlake Playhouse Mt Carroll, IL | Genera Operations | $5,000 |
| Wvik-NPR Rock Island, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Clinton Public Library Clinton, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Odell Public Library Morrison, IL | General Operations | $3,000 |
| YWCA Clinton, IA | General Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $196,225 | $169 | $19,522 | $18,500 | 5 | $18,500 | $13,302 |
| 2020 | $215,578 | $225 | $10,633 | $9,667 | 3 | — | $14,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Atalanta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Atalanta Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert M. Alt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valarie A. Rodgers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Atalanta Foundation
How much does The Atalanta Foundation give each year?
The Atalanta Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
What is The Atalanta Foundation's typical grant size?
The Atalanta Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,700, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Atalanta Foundation give grants?
The Atalanta Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, IA (2 grants).
Does The Atalanta Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Atalanta Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Atalanta Foundation's largest grantees?
The Atalanta Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Timberlake Playhouse ($5,000), Wvik-NPR ($5,000) and Clinton Public Library ($3,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Atalanta Foundation?
The Atalanta Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Atalanta Foundation's EIN?
The Atalanta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2043607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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