Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher is a private foundation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It awards scholarships to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria stated on its filing, including students from the Atlantic County Vocational School and/or Atlantic City Public School System.
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund gave $48K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -37.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,672,671
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing states that applicants should contact Laurie Carter and submit a standard application form, two letters of recommendation, and verification of income. Awards are for indigent individuals who are members of the Atlantic City student population from the Atlantic County Vocational School and/or Atlantic City Public School System. The filing states there are no specific restrictions based on race and no restrictions or limitations based on employment status or family relationships.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurie Carter
Mailing address: 1400 N Albany Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 343-7300
Email: lcarter@acboe.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alexis Martinez - Alvarenga ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 31 individual scholarships ($46,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 225 grants of 225 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in New Jersey. The filing’s scholarship eligibility criteria identify students from the Atlantic County Vocational School and/or Atlantic City Public School System.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $58K (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 31 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $46,500 |
| Alexis Martinez - Alvarenga Atlantic City, NJ | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,672,671 | $165,094 | $64,430 | $48,000 | 32 | $48,000 | $165,094 | $74,798 |
| 2024 | $1,509,673 | $128,751 | $70,142 | $58,250 | 51 | $58,250 | $128,751 | $69,320 |
| 2023 | $1,400,990 | $82,797 | $55,355 | $52,250 | 50 | $45,250 | $82,797 | $63,052 |
| 2022 | $1,276,228 | $67,753 | $62,618 | $52,943 | 49 | $52,943 | $67,753 | $63,940 |
| 2021 | $1,522,687 | $107,552 | $62,850 | $53,750 | 43 | $53,750 | $107,552 | $69,618 |
| 2020 | $1,405,141 | $42,910 | $53,096 | $41,250 | 38 | — | $42,910 | $60,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $48,000. Each listed grant was $1,500. The filing lists scholarships to individuals including four individual recipients, each for $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip Guenther as president; Celestine Regis as treasurer; Rev Collins Days as secretary; and Joseph Potkay, Rabbi Aaron Krauss, Robert Previti, Rev Latasha Milton, and Dr La'Quetta S Small as trustees.
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund is led by Philip Guenther, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip Guenther
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Potkay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
La'Quetta S Small
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latasha Milton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Aaron Krauss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Previti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celestine Regis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collins Days
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barry Caldwell (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund
How much does Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund give each year?
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund gave $48K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 51 grants.
What is Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund give grants?
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (32 grants).
How large is Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund?
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund?
The filing states that applicants should contact Laurie Carter and submit a standard application form, two letters of recommendation, and verification of income. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund's EIN?
Frank C Poucher & Lillian S Poucher Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3579083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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