Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family
The Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family is a private foundation located in Pensacola, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Congregation Ahavath Chesed, Autism Pensacola, Dreams Come True, Hadassah, and MAZON.
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family at a glance
In short: Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family gave $13K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $841.2), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,618
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $841
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $451,506
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists William D Pollak II as the application contact, says there is no prescribed format for forms or materials, and lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: William D Pollak Ii
Mailing address: PO Box 10894, Pensacola, FL 32524
Phone: (850) 380-0042
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ahavath Chesed ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (60%), followed by New York (16%), Minnesota (8%), Illinois (4%), and Maryland (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Pennsylvania and Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $727. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 34% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavath Chesed Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $2,618 |
| Autism Pensacola Pensacola, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Dreams Come True Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mazon Albert Lea, MN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Reform Jewish Appealurj New York, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics FL - Escambia Cnty Shalimar, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Nat'l Chicago, IL | Operations | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Operations | $500 |
| Cocoa Packs for Kids Hershey, PA | Operations | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451,506 | $62,276 | $29,419 | $12,618 | 15 | $12,618 | $62,276 | $36,593 |
| 2023 | $419,549 | $44,098 | $46,962 | $32,750 | 37 | $32,750 | $44,098 | $31,991 |
| 2022 | $448,982 | $42,504 | $36,044 | $17,750 | 24 | $17,750 | $29,788 | $32,643 |
| 2021 | $433,722 | $84,908 | $35,458 | $19,500 | 28 | $19,500 | $72,355 | $32,782 |
| 2020 | $377,074 | $19,666 | $36,875 | $23,500 | 38 | — | $10,340 | $23,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Autism Pensacola describes its mission as connecting people affected by autism with resources through navigation, advocacy, and education, from early diagnosis through support for adults’ quality of life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $12,618. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,618, with a median of $500. The largest listed grant was $2,618 to Congregation Ahavath Chesed in Jacksonville, Florida, for operations. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Autism Pensacola, Dreams Come True, Hadassah, MAZON, Reform Jewish Appeal/URJ, and Special Olympics Florida–Escambia County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan W Pollak and Barbara C Pollak as directors, Lewis B Pollak Jr as president, Brenda B Pollak as secretary, and William D Pollak II as treasurer.
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family is led by Lewis B. Pollak Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis B. Pollak Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara C. Pollak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Susan W. Pollak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Brenda B. Pollak
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William D. Pollak II
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen Elise Pollak (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Lewis B. Pollak Sr. (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family
How much does Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family give each year?
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family gave $13K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 37 grants.
What is Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's typical grant size?
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $841, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family give grants?
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (3 grants), Pensacola, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (15 grants).
Who are Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's largest grantees?
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ahavath Chesed ($2,618), Autism Pensacola ($1,000) and Dreams Come True ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family?
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family reported $452K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family?
The 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's EIN?
Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3352837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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