Polk County Community Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Tryon, North Carolina · EIN 51-0168751
- North Carolina
- Tryon
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in North Carolina
- Total giving
- $3.3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $77MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO ADMINISTER FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLICLY BENEFICIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY CENTERED IN AND AROUND POLK COUNTY, N.C. BOTH BY DIRECTLY EXPENDING SUMS FOR SUCH PURPOSES AND IN COOPERATION WITH INSTITUTIONS QUALIFIED TO CARRY OUT THESE OBJECTIVES MOST EFFICIENTLY. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH DONORS (BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS) TO ESTABLISH FUNDS TO BENEFIT ONE OR MORE NAMED CHARITIES, TO ACCOMPLISH A CERTAIN OBJECTIVE (PROVIDE FOR CULTURAL EVENTS, ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PROVIDE FREE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH, IMPROVE CLASSROOM TEACHING, ETC.), TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS, AND TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF THE POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS THEY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS).
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Conserving Carolina | $300K | 2024 |
| Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry | $250K | 2024 |
| Polk County Schools | $230K | 2024 |
| Fence | $170K | 2024 |
| Tryon Fine Arts Center | $170K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.polkccf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.