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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-3798777

Noonmark Foundation

A private foundation in Mount Vernon, IA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 82 grants and $15,520 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Nancy Emrich Freeman Co Noonmark Fo
1205 3rd St SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(847) 256-0000
Form and materials
Letters of inquiry showing pertinent information of entity and purpose of request
Deadlines
September 30
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $15,520

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $99,278
  • Tax year 2023

    $10,195

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $115,359
  • Tax year 2022

    $16,415

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $124,182
  • Tax year 2021

    $13,035

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $129,209
  • Tax year 2020

    $12,301

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $144,489

Grants paid in 2024

82 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Junior League of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Community service

    $1,071
  2. Lake Placid SinfoniettaLake Placid, NY

    Arts

    $1,000
  3. Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FL

    Health

    $770
  4. 987 WFMTChicago, IL

    Arts

    $650
  5. Falcon Ridge Folk FestivalSharon, CT

    Arts

    $650
  6. World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DC

    Environment

    $650
  7. American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $578
  8. Keene Valley LibraryKeene Valley, NY

    Arts

    $480
  9. EastersealsChicago, IL

    Human rights

    $435
  10. Christ Church WinnetkaWinnetka, IL

    Religious

    $420
  11. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Health

    $350
  12. Keene Valley Congregational ChurchKeene Valley, NY

    Education

    $350
  13. Old Town School of Folk MusicChicago, IL

    Arts

    $325
  14. Northwestern University - Bienen School of MusicEvanston, IL

    Arts

    $325
  15. Junior League of Evanstonnorth ShoreWinnetka, IL

    Community service

    $300
  16. Friends of Iowa PBSJohnston, IA

    Arts

    $300
  17. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    Education

    $300
  18. Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC

    Human rights

    $275
  19. Human Rights WatchNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $260
  20. Amnesty InternationalNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $250
  21. The Wilderness SocietyWashington, DC

    Environment

    $245
  22. College of Dupage - WDCB Public RadioGlen Ellyn, IL

    Arts

    $240
  23. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Environment

    $230
  24. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $230
  25. League of Women VotersWashington, DC

    Human rights

    $203
  26. St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MT

    Education

    $203
  27. Our Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Education

    $200
  28. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Hunger

    $200
  29. Adirondack Land TrustKeene, NY

    Environment

    $200
  30. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    Environment

    $199
  31. Rock and Roll Hall of FameCleveland, OH

    Arts

    $198
  32. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Arts

    $160
  33. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    Community service

    $150
  34. Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VA

    Education

    $150
  35. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $150
  36. ASPCANew York, NY

    Health

    $135
  37. Evanston Community FoundationEvanston, IL

    Education

    $125
  38. Iowa Public RadioDes Moines, IA

    Arts

    $120
  39. San Diego Folk HeritageEncinitas, CA

    Arts

    $117
  40. Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT

    Health

    $102
  41. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    Health

    $100
  42. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Environment

    $100
  43. Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    Community service

    $100
  44. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    Health

    $100
  45. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Human rights

    $100
  46. WTTW Public TVChicago, IL

    Arts

    $100
  47. Foxcroft SchoolMiddleburg, VA

    Education

    $100
  48. Folk Alliance Region MidwestRemus, MI

    Arts

    $100
  49. Adirondack FoundationLake Placid, NY

    Environment

    $100
  50. Friends of the SmithsonianWashington, DC

    Education

    $90
  51. American RiversWashington, DC

    Environment

    $80
  52. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Environment

    $75
  53. North Country Public RadioCanton, NY

    Arts

    $75
  54. Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VA

    Community service

    $70
  55. Alzheimer's Disease ResearchClarksburg, WV

    Health

    $60
  56. Brown UniversityProvidence, RI

    Education

    $52
  57. North Shore Country Day SchoolWinnetka, IL

    Education

    $52
  58. Illinois HumanitiesChicago, IL

    Human rights

    $50
  59. National Wildlife FederationReston, VA

    Environment

    $50
  60. Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, IL

    Health

    $50
  61. Lake County Symphony OrchestraLake Forest, IL

    Arts

    $50
  62. Union of Concered ScientistCambridge, MA

    Environment

    $50
  63. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    Human rights

    $50
  64. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Environment

    $40
  65. American Battlefield TrustWashington, DC

    Education

    $35
  66. Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    Hunger

    $35
  67. Compassion and ChoicesLittleton, CO

    Health

    $30
  68. Friends of the EarthWashington, DC

    Environment

    $30
  69. Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $25
  70. Evanston RoundtableEvanston, IL

    Education

    $25
  71. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    Environment

    $25
  72. GiffordsWashington, DC

    Community service

    $25
  73. Mount Vernon Area Arts CouncilMount Vernon, IA

    Arts

    $25
  74. National Geographic SocietyWashington, DC

    Environment

    $25
  75. SPCA InternationalNew York, NY

    Animal rescue

    $25
  76. Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MT

    Environment

    $25
  77. Sierra ClubOakland, CA

    Environment

    $20
  78. Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE

    Education

    $20
  79. Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Health

    $20
  80. Native American Rights FundBoulder, CO

    Human rights

    $15
  81. Population ConnectionWashington, DC

    Education

    $15
  82. Consumer Reports IncYonkers, NY

    Education

    $10

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment10 grants $1,75421% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $1,57519% of the total
  3. Community development3 grants $1,14814% of the total
  4. Arts and culture7 grants $85310% of the total
  5. International aid5 grants $7629% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $4255% of the total
  7. 9 other causes16 grants $1,71521% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois22 grants $5,787
  2. New York19 grants $4,288
  3. District of Columbia13 grants $1,773
  4. Florida1 grant $770
  5. Connecticut2 grants $752
  6. Iowa3 grants $445
  7. Virginia5 grants $410
  8. California3 grants $337
  9. Montana2 grants $228
  10. Ohio1 grant $198

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nancy J Emrich FreemanPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeffrey P EmrichVP, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Parker VN EmrichTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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