J Allen Lamb & Edward S
J Allen Lamb & Edward S is a private foundation based in Southington, Connecticut. It supports advancement of modern law enforcement practices and marksmanship, as well as higher education grants, scholarships, and loans in criminal justice.
J Allen Lamb & Edward S at a glance
In short: J Allen Lamb & Edward S gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Kentucky. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,731
- -57.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,644
- -57.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,060
- Total assets
- $1,506,155
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (43% 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 J Allen Lamb & Edward S
- How to Apply
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Contact the Southington Police Department. The filing lists the J. Allen & Edward S. Pocock III Foundation application form and materials. The stated restrictions are candidates attending the Southern Police Institute, undergraduate and graduate students, and Southington High School graduates taking courses in criminal justice or justice administration.
- Contact
Application contact: Southington Police Department
Mailing address: 69 Lazy Lane, Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 378-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Allen Lamb & Edward S funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Louisville ($35K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,829), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 50 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (43%), Connecticut (36%), Pennsylvania (6%), South Carolina (6%), and Alaska (6%). The listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Nevada. The filing identifies Southington High School graduates as eligible students.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Allen Lamb & Edward S open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $80K (2024) to $245K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | Scholarships | $34,613 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $13,829 |
| Kydex Holster Solutions Cromwell, CT | Donation | $5,700 |
| Children's Dyslexia Centers Inc New Castle, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Track Heroes North Charleston, SC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Iawp Foundation Anchorage, AK | Donation | $5,000 |
| Southington Community Services Plantsville, CT | Donation | $3,120 |
| Joe & Kay Calvnaese Foundation Plantsville, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| WCHDSA Reno, NV | Donation | $1,500 |
| Shhoting Targets USA Cheshire, CT | Donation | $1,469 |
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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 | $1,506,155 | $67,661 | $104,178 | $79,731 | 12 | $99,240 | $132,818 | $73,447 |
| 2023 | $1,551,430 | $168,748 | $213,931 | $189,290 | 12 | $208,369 | $163,086 | $80,428 |
| 2022 | $1,806,739 | $190,289 | $266,845 | $244,579 | 10 | $262,068 | $186,449 | $96,206 |
| 2021 | $2,205,345 | $234,096 | $231,434 | $213,293 | 9 | $224,803 | $227,280 | $103,975 |
| 2020 | $2,145,295 | $213,796 | $191,300 | $174,452 | 7 | — | $210,405 | $108,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Allen Lamb & Edward S reported a distributable amount of $73K 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
The foundation states that it promotes modern law enforcement practices and marksmanship by purchasing equipment and supplies used by police. It also provides higher education grants, scholarships, and loans in the criminal justice field. The filing describes loans at 4% interest for 10 years, with forgiveness after five years in public service.
Among its 2024 grantees, United Way of Southington Inc. describes its own mission as facilitating community-wide collaboration to raise funds and provide assistance to human-service organizations in Southington, Marion, Milldale, and Plantsville.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $79,731. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $34,613, with a median grant of $4,060. The largest awards included $34,613 to the University of Louisville for scholarships and $13,829 to Central Connecticut State University for scholarships. Other notable grants were $5,700 to Kydex Holster Solutions, $5,000 each to Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc., Track Heroes, and IAWP Foundation, and $3,120 to Southington Community Services.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact the Southington Police Department and lists a foundation application form and materials. Eligibility restrictions include candidates attending the Southern Police Institute and undergraduate or graduate students studying criminal justice or justice administration, including Southington High School graduates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward S. Pocock III as chairman, Stephen Pestillo as vice chairma, Stephen Salerno as secretary, and Jacy Pocock as director.
J Allen Lamb & Edward S is led by Edward S. Pocock III, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward S. Pocock III
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacy Pocock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Pestillo
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Salerno
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 J Allen Lamb & Edward S
How much does J Allen Lamb & Edward S give each year?
J Allen Lamb & Edward S gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 12 grants.
What is J Allen Lamb & Edward S's typical grant size?
J Allen Lamb & Edward S's median grant in 2024 was $4,060, and its average grant was $6,644, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Allen Lamb & Edward S that year got $3K on average.
Where does J Allen Lamb & Edward S give grants?
J Allen Lamb & Edward S's top state is Kentucky, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (36%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plantsville, CT (2 grants) and Southington, CT (2 grants).
Does J Allen Lamb & Edward S give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on J Allen Lamb & Edward S's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are J Allen Lamb & Edward S's largest grantees?
J Allen Lamb & Edward S's largest 2024 grantees include University of Louisville ($34,613), Kydex Holster Solutions ($5,700) and Children's Dyslexia Centers Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,829), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Allen Lamb & Edward S?
J Allen Lamb & Edward S reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Allen Lamb & Edward S fund?
The foundation states that it promotes modern law enforcement practices and marksmanship by purchasing equipment and supplies used by police. It also provides higher education grants, scholarships, and loans in the criminal justice field. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Allen Lamb & Edward S?
Contact the Southington Police Department. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Allen Lamb & Edward S's EIN?
J Allen Lamb & Edward S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3644133. 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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