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Pocket Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Joseph E Tierney Iii. It holds total assets of $49K. Annual income is reported at $198K. Total assets have decreased from $700K in 2011 to $67K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Montana, New York, Colorado. According to available records, Pocket Foundation Inc. has made 38 grants totaling $456K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $78K and $292K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $292K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $40K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Idaho, Wisconsin, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Pocket Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, ID, WI.
Pocket Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $456K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $40K.
Pocket Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pocket Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Krueger | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathryn Powell | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen Deborah Van Dyke | President/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$80K
Total Assets
$67K
Fair Market Value
$67K
Net Worth
$67K
Grants Paid
$78K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$98K
Distribution Amount
$886
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$456K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition InspirationProgram Support | Boise, ID | $20K | 2023 |
| Columbia St Mary Foundation - Van Dyke Haebler CenterProgram Support | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindProgram Support | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Haven MontanaProgram Support | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Gallatin Valley Land TrustProgram Support | Bozeman, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Montana Land RelianceProgram Support | Helena, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Crosscut Mountain SportsProgram Support | Bozeman, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Americas Vetdogs The Veterans K9 Corps IncProgram Support | Smithtown, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Bear Trust InternationalProgram Support | Windsor, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Sage GardenersProgram Support | Bozeman, MT | $8K | 2022 |
| HavenProgram Support | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2020 |
| Colorado State University FoundationProgram Support | Fort Collins, CO | $10K | 2020 |
| Int'L Guiding Eyes Dba Guide Dogs For The BlindProgram Support | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| America'S Vet DogsProgram Support | Smithtown, NY | $4K | 2020 |
| Bozeman Symphony OrchestraProgram Support | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2020 |
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