Poncin Scholarship Fund
Poncin Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes awards for medical research at recognized institutions of learning in Washington State, with a preference for young M.D.’s engaged in advanced medical research.
Poncin Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Poncin Scholarship Fund gave $361K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,514
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,051
- +86.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,737
- Total assets
- $7,492,568
- +4.8% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Poncin Scholarship Fund
- Review Cycle
- May 1, as stated on the 2024 filing; this deadline is in the past.
- Deadline
- May 1, as stated on the 2024 filing; this deadline is in the past.
- Contact
Application contact: Janet Jacobs - Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: 800 5Th Avenue Fl 32, Seattle, WA 98124
Phone: (206) 358-0912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Poncin Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington State University ($112K). Together the top 2 received $222K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($138,940), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 101 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s award restrictions specify recognized institutions of learning within Washington State. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Poncin Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $347K (2019) to $425K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Provide Scholarships for | $112,265 |
| University of Washington School of Seattle, WA | Provide Scholarships for | $109,309 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $138,940 |
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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 | $7,492,568 | $816,673 | $475,234 | $360,514 | 10 | $398,078 | $748,179 | $427,321 |
| 2024 | $7,149,002 | $740,123 | $455,651 | $347,442 | 18 | $383,838 | $667,830 | $407,020 |
| 2023 | $6,871,272 | $204,283 | $520,115 | $425,194 | 23 | $460,344 | $143,770 | $374,515 |
| 2022 | $7,189,550 | $-195,675 | $534,541 | $423,640 | 25 | $460,043 | $87,770 | $387,684 |
| 2021 | $7,919,035 | $1,686,758 | $517,916 | $405,118 | 25 | $442,414 | $1,614,882 | $432,381 |
| 2020 | $6,741,746 | $601,932 | $467,787 | $383,787 | 23 | — | $544,976 | $370,243 |
| 2019 | $6,607,992 | $447,716 | $437,082 | $346,703 | 24 | — | $415,569 | $365,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Poncin Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $427K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes scholarship support for medical research connected with or conducted as part of a recognized institution of learning in Washington State. It states a preference for young M.D.’s engaged in advanced medical research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 10 grants totaling $360,514. Grant amounts ranged from $14,781 to $112,265, with a median of $17,737. The largest grants went to Washington State University ($112,265) and the University of Washington School of (as named in the filing; $109,309), both for scholarships. Other listed grants were to individual recipients for medical research.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes an application form requiring signatures from the sponsor and the head of the research institution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee and research faculty at the University of Washington and Washington State University as grant advisors.
Poncin Scholarship Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$86K (2021) → $92K (2025)
Research Faculty Univ Of Washington
Grant Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Research Faculty Washington State U.
Grant Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Research Faculty (2019) — Grant Advisors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $92K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Poncin Scholarship Fund
How much does Poncin Scholarship Fund give each year?
Poncin Scholarship Fund gave $361K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $347K across 18 grants.
What is Poncin Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Poncin Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $17,737, and its average grant was $36,051, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Poncin Scholarship Fund give grants?
Poncin Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Poncin Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Poncin Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (8 grants).
How large is Poncin Scholarship Fund?
Poncin Scholarship Fund reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $427K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Poncin Scholarship Fund fund?
The filing describes scholarship support for medical research connected with or conducted as part of a recognized institution of learning in Washington State. It states a preference for young M.D.’s engaged in advanced medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Poncin Scholarship Fund?
Poncin Scholarship Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Poncin Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Poncin Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6069573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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