Polk State College Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Winter Haven, Florida · EIN 59-1819213
- Florida
- Winter Haven
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Florida
- Total giving
- $1.6MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $55MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION WORKS IN TANDEM WITH POLK STATE COLLEGE TO HELP IT MEET ITS HALLMARKS AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY OF ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY TO HIGHER EDUCATION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SCHOLARSHIPS ARE A KEY WAY THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS AND, AS SUCH, REMAINS THE FOUNDATION'S NUMBER-ONE FUNDRAISING PRIORITY. THE POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, AS WELL AS A STRONG MANAGEMENT TEAM TO ENSURE THAT DONATIONS ARE WISELY MANAGED AND LEVERAGED TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT TO THE STUDENTS. GIFTS AT EVERY LEVEL ARE APPRECIATED AND TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF POLK STATE STUDENTS. SOME STUDENTS, INDEED, NEED HELP PAYING FOR THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TUITION, WHILE OTHERS SIMPLY NEED HELP WITH THE COST OF A BOOK TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD TAKING A CLASS AT POLK.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polk State College | $170K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.polk.edu/foundation
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.