Pohl George J
Pohl George J is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 15 charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for an annual fund.
Pohl George J at a glance
In short: Pohl George J gave $74K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,395
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,960
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,634
- Total assets
- $1,399,124
- +8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pohl George J
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pohl George J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Jude Shrine ($9K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Michigan received 31%, Maryland 12%, Illinois 12%, South Dakota 12%, and Missouri 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pohl George J open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $75K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Jude Shrine Baltimore, MD | Annual Fund | $9,269 |
| Catholic Bishop's Relief Fund Lansing, MI | Annual Fund | $4,884 |
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Chicago, IL | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| Starr Commonwealth Albion, MI | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| VFW National Home for Children Eaton Rapids, MI | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| Volunteers of America Inc Southfield, MI | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| KVC Missouri Kansas City, MO | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| St Anns Indian Mission Belcourt, ND | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Annual Fund | $4,634 |
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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 | $1,399,124 | $206,880 | $101,549 | $74,395 | 15 | $79,227 | $187,429 | $76,993 |
| 2024 | $1,293,856 | $154,518 | $89,487 | $65,002 | 15 | $68,939 | $135,034 | $73,469 |
| 2023 | $1,228,718 | $76,128 | $83,895 | $62,010 | 15 | $65,680 | $57,299 | $67,058 |
| 2022 | $1,236,685 | $50,902 | $93,886 | $70,010 | 17 | $73,582 | $31,308 | $70,636 |
| 2021 | $1,279,844 | $128,555 | $92,222 | $70,010 | 17 | $70,510 | $106,753 | $76,833 |
| 2020 | $1,243,261 | $64,954 | $107,373 | $74,746 | 17 | — | $42,550 | $66,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pohl George J reported a distributable amount of $77K 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 gave $74,395 through 15 grants. The grants ranged from $4,634 to $9,269, with a median grant of $4,634.
Its largest reported grant was $9,269 to Saint Jude Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland, for its annual fund. Other listed grants included $4,884 to Catholic Bishop’s Relief Fund in Lansing, Michigan, and $4,634 each to The Salvation Army, Mission of Our Lady of Mercy, Starr Commonwealth, VFW National Home for Children, Volunteers of America Inc, KVC Missouri, St Anns Indian Mission, St Joseph’s Indian School, Red Cloud Indian School, and Omaha Home for Boys. Each was designated for an annual fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Pohl George J's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $22K (2025)
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 $22K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Pohl George J
How much does Pohl George J give each year?
Pohl George J gave $74K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 15 grants.
What is Pohl George J's typical grant size?
Pohl George J's median grant in 2025 was $4,634, and its average grant was $4,960, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pohl George J give grants?
Pohl George J's top state is Michigan, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and Illinois (12%).
Does Pohl George J give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pohl George J's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pohl George J's largest grantees?
Pohl George J's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Jude Shrine ($9,269), Catholic Bishop's Relief Fund ($4,884) and The Salvation Army ($4,634), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pohl George J?
Pohl George J reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Pohl George J?
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 Pohl George J's EIN?
Pohl George J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6225301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Pohl George J 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pohl George J funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pohl-george-j-morg_2e12a4ecc32e4ac0a333ae8d844d68ac
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