The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc
The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations in areas including animal welfare, environmental conservation, food access, and pediatric medical research.
The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $31,886
- -32.5% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $8
- -100.0% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $7,810
- -91.9% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $15,580
- -84.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 E 42Nd Street 938, New York, NY 10165
Phone: (212) 986-5656
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc funds
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%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees are based in New York, Illinois, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington, DC. New York grantees include organizations in Briarcliff Manor, Bedford Hills, the Bronx, and New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
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
- In 2023 it paid out 842% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Westchester Hospital Mt Kisco, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El New York, NY | General Purposes | $9,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust Inc Bedford Hills, NY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Ameerican Red Cross Washington, DC | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,886 | $8 | $15,580 | — | — | $7,810 | — | $928 |
| 2022 | $47,263 | $62,635 | $102,342 | $91,791 | 63 | $96,856 | $57,347 | $2,556 |
| 2021 | $86,970 | $155,938 | $154,287 | $126,472 | 84 | $140,362 | $142,013 | $7,802 |
| 2020 | $84,422 | $127,223 | $207,282 | $175,086 | 79 | — | $116,048 | $14,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $928 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grantees describe a range of charitable work: SPCA of Westchester says it provides animal rescue and rehabilitation, community education, and adoptions; Westchester Land Trust says it works to conserve and enhance the natural environment and resources of Westchester and eastern Putnam counties; and Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education. Other listed grantees include organizations whose stated missions address food access, animal welfare, environmental campaigning, and pediatric disease research and treatment.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 63 grants totaling $91,791 in 2022 and 84 grants totaling $126,472 in 2021. Its 2023 filing reported no grants. Amounts among the listed 2022 grants range from $1,500 to $10,000. Recipients included SPCA of Westchester ($10,000), Westchester Land Trust ($5,000), Wildlife Conservation Society ($2,000), Greenpeace Inc ($1,500), Feeding America ($1,500), The Humane Society of New York ($1,500), Best Friends Animal Society ($1,500), and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Inc ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert M Volkman as president and secretary; Richard AMC Johnson Jr as vice president and 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc
How large is The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc?
The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc reported $32K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $928 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ann Coleman Poll Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. 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?
The listed 2022 grantees are based in New York, Illinois, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington, DC. New York grantees include organizations in Briarcliff Manor, Bedford Hills, the Bronx, and New York City.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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