The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc
The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, land conservation, wildlife conservation, cancer care, food access, and pediatric research and treatment.
Key facts about The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 46-2057917
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Is The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 11 of 63 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $669; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2022 grantees include the SPCA of Westchester, which describes its work as saving homeless, abused, and abandoned animals and protecting animals from cruelty and neglect. Westchester Land Trust says it works to conserve the natural environment and resources of Westchester and eastern Putnam counties; the Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, and education.
Other listed grantees include the American Cancer Society, which describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families; Feeding America, whose mission is to ensure equitable access to nutritious food; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 63 grants totaling $91,791 in 2022, 84 grants totaling $126,472 in 2021, and 79 grants totaling $175,086 in 2020. Listed 2022 awards included $10,000 to SPCA of Westchester, $5,000 to Westchester Land Trust, $2,000 to Wildlife Conservation Society, and $2,000 to the American Cancer Society. Feeding America, Greenpeace, Best Friends Animal Society, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital each received $1,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Listed 2022 grantees are based in New York and other states, including Georgia, Illinois, Utah, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $175K (2020). In 2022 it made 63 grants totaling $92K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 226 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants reported | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,791 | 63 |
| 2021 | $126,472 | 84 |
| 2020 | $175,086 | 79 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert M Volkman as president/secretary; Richard AMC Johnson Jr as vice president/treasurer; and Gwen Volkman and Timothy S Johnson as directors.
The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc is led by Robert M. Volkman, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert M. Volkman
President & Secretary
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gwen Volkman
Director
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Timothy S. Johnson
Director
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Amc Johnson Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
Director & Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Coleman Poll (2020–2022) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 60 E 42Nd Street 938, New York, NY 10165
Phone: (212) 986-5656
Frequently asked questions about The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc
What does The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2022 grantees include the SPCA of Westchester, which describes its work as saving homeless, abused, and abandoned animals and protecting animals from cruelty and neglect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc make grants?
Listed 2022 grantees are based in New York and other states, including Georgia, Illinois, Utah, and Tennessee.
What is The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2057917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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