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Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is Katherine M Gibert. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $700K. Total assets have grown from $891K in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Louisiana and North Carolina. According to available records, Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation has made 121 grants totaling $402K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $96K in 2020 to $75K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $150K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $32K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Louisiana and North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 121 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, NC, PA.
Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation has distributed a total of $402K across 121 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $32K.
Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation is headquartered in NEW ORLEANS, LA. While based in LA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack V Foster Jr | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard H Polchow | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth L Polchow | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$83K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$75K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$71K
Distribution Amount
$79K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
121
Total Giving
$402K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace HouseGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2023 |
| Covenant HouseGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic FoundationGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hospital Albert Schweitzer HaitiGeneral Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| KidsmartGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Eden HouseGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| New Orleans Women'S & Children'S ShelterGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Conserving CarolinaGeneral Fund | Hendersonville, NC | $4K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Center For Children'S RightsGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Metairie Park Country Day SchoolGeneral Fund | Metairie, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Jericho Road Episcopal Housing InitiativeGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Alton Ochsner Medical FoundationGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kanuga Conference CenterGeneral Fund | Hendersonville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Bridge HouseGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2023 |
| Christ Episcopal SchoolGeneral Fund | Covington, LA | $2K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Crime CommissionGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2023 |
| Moldova World Children'S FundGeneral Fund | Hendersonville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Kingsley HouseGeneral | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| Tulane University Medical Center - ScholarshipGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wyes TvGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Tammany Hospital FoundationGeneral Fund | Covington, LA | $500 | 2023 |
| New Orleans Museum Of ArtGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $500 | 2023 |
| CamplifyGeneral Fund | Hendersonville, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Tulane University Medical Center - UnrestrictedGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | $500 | 2023 |