Pond Family Foundation
Pond Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2021 filing describes its only activity as making charitable donations to public charities. The filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
Pond Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pond Family Foundation gave $166K across 28 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), top state Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $165,500
- -88.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 28
- -42.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,911
- -79.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (48% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pond Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2920 N Commonwealth, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (847) 504-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pond Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Child Center of NY ($25K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 21% to New York, 16% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pond Family Foundation gives
- 71% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2021 it made 28 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Center of NY Forest Hills, NY | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Brady Center Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Timeline Theater Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago Evanston, IL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Night Ministry Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $6,000 |
| 350ORG Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church & State Washington, DC | Charitable Donationcharitable Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $52,073 | $169,060 | $165,500 | 28 | $165,500 | $52,073 | — |
| 2020 | $3,968,351 | $423,369 | $1,390,510 | $1,386,950 | 49 | — | $423,369 | $364,835 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission; it says the foundation’s only activity is making charitable donations to public charities. Its 2021 grantees included organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger, while the Music Institute of Chicago says it promotes lifelong engagement with music. Other grantees describe work in health, human rights, climate action, women’s and girls’ issues, park conservation, and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated list of the foundation’s own focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $165,500. The grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2020, it made 49 grants totaling $1,386,950. Its 2021 filing, the latest on this page, reports 28 grants totaling $165,500.
Among its 2021 grants were $25,000 each to the Child Center of NY and the Greater Chicago Food Depository; $10,000 each to the American Red Cross, Brady Center, Timeline Theater, Music Institute of Chicago, and World Food Program; and $5,000 each to 350.org, Americans United for Separation of Church & State, Better Government Association, and CARE. Other 2021 recipients included the American Heart Association and Human Rights Watch, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Peter Pond and Alicia Pond as directors.
Pond Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alicia Pond
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Pond
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Pond Family Foundation
How much does Pond Family Foundation give each year?
Pond Family Foundation gave $166K across 28 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.4M across 49 grants.
What is Pond Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pond Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,911, across 28 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pond Family Foundation give grants?
Pond Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Pond Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Pond Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (26 grants).
Who are Pond Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pond Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Child Center of NY ($25,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($25,000) and American Red Cross ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Pond Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission; it says the foundation’s only activity is making charitable donations to public charities. Its 2021 grantees included organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pond Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pond Family Foundation's EIN?
Pond Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7238359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Pond Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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