The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tenafly, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in wildlife conservation, cultural heritage, arts and education, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc gave $39K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 86% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,411
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -36.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,314
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $825
- Total assets
- $596,040
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (25 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Buddy Poole 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: 138 Magnolia Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: (201) 394-3610
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gabrielle ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to New Jersey, 10% to Florida, 10% to Virginia, and 5% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 29 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $58K (2019). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle NY, NY | Support | $4,600 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Reston, VA | Support | $4,000 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund NY, NY | Support | $3,300 |
| Zoo Miami Miami, FL | Support | $2,843 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Oakland, NJ | Support | $2,095 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Tenafly, NJ | Support | $2,000 |
| Alsac Memphis, TN | Support | $2,000 |
| French Heritage Society NY, NY | Support | $1,969 |
| At Frick NY, NY | Support | $1,500 |
| The Creative Coalition New York, NY | Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $596,040 | $79,385 | $140,850 | $39,411 | 30 | $39,411 | $61,632 |
| 2024 | $613,672 | $34,833 | $124,463 | $43,834 | 47 | — | $46,185 |
| 2023 | $667,800 | $26,174 | $115,749 | $36,483 | 20 | — | $18,241 |
| 2022 | $762,026 | $20,011 | $123,279 | $43,054 | 35 | — | $34,559 |
| 2021 | $839,980 | $21,095 | $119,591 | $39,985 | 22 | — | $114,436 |
| 2020 | $853,171 | $23,318 | $122,401 | $48,069 | 41 | — | $20,314 |
| 2019 | $929,235 | $26,582 | $144,537 | $57,614 | 32 | — | $67,447 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, Wild Tomorrow Fund says its mission is to protect threatened and endangered species and their habitats in Southern Africa. French Heritage Society says it works to preserve French architectural and cultural heritage, while The Creative Coalition describes its work as bringing artists and entertainers together to learn about pressing issues and inform communities. Camillus House says it provides housing and supportive services to vulnerable and homeless people in South Florida, and Casita Maria says it supports youth and families through cultural, arts, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $39,411. Awards ranged from $175 to $4,600, with a median of $825. Among the largest reported grants were $4,600 to Gabrielle, $4,000 to Children of Fallen Patriots, $3,300 to Wild Tomorrow Fund, $2,843 to Zoo Miami, and $2,095 to Ramapo Bergen Animal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane Poole-Chessin, Nicole Chessin, and Bradford Chessin as trustees.
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Poole-Chessin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$63K (2019) → $50K (2025)
Nicole Chessin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradford Chessin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bradley Chessin (2019–2022) — Trustee
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 $50K, to Diane Poole-Chessin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc
How much does The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc give each year?
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc gave $39K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 47 grants.
What is The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $825, and its average grant was $1,314, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc give grants?
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (19%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were NY, NY (12 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and College Park, MD (2 grants).
Does The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (30 grants).
Who are The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gabrielle ($4,600), Children of Fallen Patriots ($4,000) and Wild Tomorrow Fund ($3,478 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc?
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc reported $596K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $79K.
What does The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, Wild Tomorrow Fund says its mission is to protect threatened and endangered species and their habitats in Southern Africa. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buddy Poole 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 ↑
What is The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Buddy Poole Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8485668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Buddy Poole 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 September 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 March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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