Pond Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 28 grants totaling $166K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$166K
-88.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-79.1% YoY
About Pond Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pond Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 28 grants totaling $166K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Child Center of Ny ($25,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($25,000), American Red Cross ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350ORG BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
| ACE (ALTA) ALTA, UT | CHARITABLE DONATION | $500 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE DONATIONCHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
| BETTER GOV'T ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
| BRADY CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| CARE MERRIFIELD, VA | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
| CHILD CENTER OF NY FOREST HILLS, NY | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,000 |
| FORT GREENE CONSERVANCY BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE DONATION | $3,000 |
| GILBERT & SULLIVAN OPERA CO CHICAGO, NY | CHARITABLE DONATION | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER POND | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALICIA POND | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pond Family Foundation?
Pond Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Pond Family Foundation operate?
Pond Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does Pond Family Foundation award?
In 2021, Pond Family Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $166K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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