Poduska Family Foundation Inc
Poduska Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Weston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $87K.
Poduska Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Poduska Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,612
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,602
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,900
- Total assets
- $60,784
- +134.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Poduska Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commonwealth Shakespeare Co ($22K). Together the top 6 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Poduska Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). 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 $24K (2021) to $82K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Shakespeare Co Boston, MA | Plays of William Shakespeare | $22,400 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Weston, MA | Religious and Community Activities | $21,750 |
| MIT Council for the Arts Cambridge, MA | Support musuem and education programs | $13,800 |
| Lam Dance Works Boston, MA | Performing arts and cultural education | $10,000 |
| Boston Lyric Opera Boston, MA | Performing arts and cultural education | $6,462 |
| Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trus Edgartown, MA | Conservation | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,784 | $212,717 | $109,548 | $75,612 | 6 | $75,612 | $86,727 |
| 2024 | $25,926 | $225,753 | $114,603 | $82,000 | 6 | $82,000 | $106,810 |
| 2023 | $8,858 | $58,366 | $54,116 | $35,423 | 10 | $35,423 | $26,655 |
| 2022 | $30,208 | $145,541 | $87,289 | $80,757 | 6 | $80,757 | $86,730 |
| 2021 | $58,463 | $96,078 | $35,019 | $24,470 | 11 | $24,470 | $27,657 |
| 2020 | $20,724 | $124,347 | $77,802 | $63,500 | 9 | — | $63,376 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Poduska Family Foundation Inc is led by Susan M Poduska, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan M Poduska
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Chase
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Annie L Burke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bonnie A Menton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John William Poduska Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John William Poduska Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lily Ann Flatley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Pandiscio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Thomas Chase (Clerk/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Poduska Family Foundation Inc
How much does Poduska Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Poduska Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 6 grants.
What is Poduska Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Poduska Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,900, and its average grant was $12,602, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Poduska Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Poduska Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Poduska Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Poduska Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Poduska Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Poduska Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Commonwealth Shakespeare Co ($22,400), St Peter's Episcopal Church ($21,750) and MIT Council for the Arts ($13,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Poduska Family Foundation Inc?
Poduska Family Foundation Inc reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $213K.
What is Poduska Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Poduska Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3235379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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