John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr
The John A & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including a Polish heritage center and Catholic and other church organizations.
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr at a glance
In short: John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr gave $1.5M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $251K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,503,675
- +198.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $250,613
- +149.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $181,482
- Total assets
- $3,167,694
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 2950 Tax Dept Floor 5, San Antonio, TX 78299-2950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman ($661K). Together the top 6 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 121 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 290% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $348K (2021) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman Panna Maria, TX | Unrestricted Grant | $660,675 |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted Grant | $372,000 |
| Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ Prayer Town, TX | Unrestricted Grant | $191,964 |
| Archdiocese Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted Grant | $171,000 |
| Diocese of Amarillo Amarillo, TX | Unrestricted Grant | $80,000 |
| The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Grant | $28,036 |
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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 | $3,167,694 | $1,965,526 | $1,781,680 | $1,503,675 | 6 | $1,529,737 | $1,729,144 | $528,195 |
| 2024 | $2,983,848 | $1,272,114 | $688,860 | $503,218 | 5 | $521,966 | $1,116,071 | $356,321 |
| 2023 | $2,400,594 | $1,383,701 | $1,348,984 | $1,112,250 | 10 | $1,132,013 | $1,193,032 | $480,897 |
| 2022 | $2,365,877 | $1,862,799 | $1,322,636 | $1,031,326 | 50 | $1,037,181 | $1,605,420 | $84,880 |
| 2021 | $1,825,714 | $1,568,989 | $434,858 | $348,257 | 50 | $352,275 | $1,351,606 | $26,032 |
| 2020 | $1,111,023 | $620,147 | $1,310,789 | $1,252,175 | 73 | — | $544,481 | $66,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr reported a distributable amount of $528K for 2025 — 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 listed grants show support for organizations including the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Diocese of Amarillo, and Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ.
The Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, which received $225,038 in 2024, describes its mission as preserving the history, values, beliefs, customs, and traditions of Polish settlers and their descendants at the first and oldest permanent Polish settlement in America, and educating and engaging visitors and descendants.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $1,503,675 through 6 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $28,036 to $660,675, with a median of $181,482. Its largest grants were $660,675 to the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, $372,000 and $171,000 to the Archdiocese of San Antonio, $191,964 to Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ, and $80,000 to the Diocese of Amarillo. Each was listed as an unrestricted grant. The Catholic Church Extension Society of Chicago received the remaining grant of $28,036.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's only listed officer is Frost Bank Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frost Bank Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $42K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bishop John W. Yanta (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Frost Bank Trustee (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr
How much does John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr give each year?
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr gave $1.5M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $503K across 5 grants.
What is John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's typical grant size?
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's median grant in 2025 was $181,482, and its average grant was $250,613, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr give grants?
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's largest grantees?
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman ($660,675), Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center ($372,000) and Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ ($191,964), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr?
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $528K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations including the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Diocese of Amarillo, and Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's EIN?
John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6730024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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