Pole Creek Foundation
Pole Creek Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K. Net investment income was $17K.
Pole Creek Foundation at a glance
In short: Pole Creek Foundation gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,300
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $46,300
- Median grant
- $46,300
- Total assets
- $315,598
- +651.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Pole Creek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Panorama Global ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Pole Creek Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama Global Seattle, WA | Advancing Environmental Education through Innovative Climate Exhibitions and Strategic Charitable Growth | $46,300 |
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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 | $315,598 | $418,722 | $145,125 | $46,300 | 1 | $145,125 | $16,712 | $11,318 |
| 2024 | $42,001 | $50,001 | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | $1 | $74 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pole Creek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pole Creek Foundation is led by Lori Leigh Buchsbaum, Co- President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Leigh Buchsbaum
Co- President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Buchsbaum
Co- President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Pole Creek Foundation
How much does Pole Creek Foundation give each year?
Pole Creek Foundation gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Pole Creek Foundation?
Pole Creek Foundation reported $316K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Pole Creek Foundation operate?
Pole Creek Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Pole Creek Foundation's EIN?
Pole Creek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1487858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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 May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Live grants for the work Pole Creek Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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