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Pohly Family Foundation is a private corporation based in GREENWICH, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Michael Pohly. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $876K. Total assets have grown from $793K in 2011 to $2.4M in 2024. 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Pohly Family Foundation has made 70 grants totaling $287K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $93K in 2021 to $195K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $31K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Pohly Family Foundation reported 70 individual grants totaling $287,320 between 2021 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,000. Half of those grants fell between $500 and $2,800. Its largest single grant in the record was $30,500. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $114,168 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NY, which received 51 of the 70 grants on record (73 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 36 distinct grantees, 53 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of Pennsylvania ($90,500), One Zone Usa ($44,000) and Temple Shaaray Tefila ($10,000).
Computed from 70 individual grant records (2021–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 34 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.
Pohly Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, NJ.
Pohly Family Foundation has distributed a total of $287K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $31K.
Pohly Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pohly Family Foundation is headquartered in GREENWICH, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pohly | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jillian Pohly | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lawrence Pohly | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$287K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2022 |
| Harlem Children'S ZoneGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| One Zone UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | Wyckoff, NJ | $17K | 2022 |
| 914 CaresGENERAL PURPOSE | North White Plains, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Chappaqua School FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chappaqua, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Uja FederationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Horace Greeley Scholarship FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Chappaqua, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| New York Pops IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| One 2 One Usa FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Short Hills, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Devils Youth FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Newark, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance CorpsGENERAL PURPOSE | Chappaqua, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Mount Kisco Child Care CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Mount Kisco, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Neighbors LinkGENERAL PURPOSE | Mt Kisco, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| The Matthew Larson FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $614 | 2022 |
| Wga Caddie Scholarship FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Elmsford, NY | $600 | 2022 |
| A Cure In Our LifetimeGENERAL PURPOSE | Purchase, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Pga FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Elmsford, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| Bike4chaiGENERAL PURPOSE | Lakewood, NJ | $250 | 2022 |
| Temple Shaaray TefilaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| GivergyGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Backyards Sports CaresGENERAL PURPOSE | White Plains, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| DreamGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |