The Lawrence and Carol Pollock
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock is a private foundation based in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $23,500, with each grant described as an unrestricted contribution to charity for community purposes.
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock at a glance
In short: The Lawrence and Carol Pollock gave $24K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,500
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,136
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $351,554
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (28% 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 Lawrence and Carol Pollock
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2317 Holly Lane, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Phone: (484) 270-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lawrence and Carol Pollock funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McCallum Theatre ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (28%), Colorado (21%), California (21%), New York (21%), and Maryland (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lawrence and Carol Pollock open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $23K (2024) to $47K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $2,500 |
| US Against Alzheimers New York, NY | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $2,500 |
| Broadway Theatre League of Pueblo Inc Pueblo, CO | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $2,000 |
| Congregation or Ami Lafayette Hill, PA | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Community Services Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $2,000 |
| Jafco Fam Matters Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $1,500 |
| Klein Life Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $1,500 |
| PHMC Integrated Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $1,500 |
| Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen Pueblo, CO | Unrestricted Contrib to Charity (Community) | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $351,554 | $24,478 | $27,626 | $23,500 | 11 | $26,976 | $24,328 | $31,854 |
| 2024 | $354,702 | $25,389 | $27,158 | $23,000 | 10 | $24,612 | $23,627 | $33,575 |
| 2023 | $356,471 | $31,703 | $49,637 | $46,500 | 17 | $46,500 | $31,553 | $31,768 |
| 2022 | $374,405 | $23,154 | $29,275 | $25,500 | 9 | $25,500 | $20,012 | $33,606 |
| 2021 | $380,526 | $31,790 | $40,379 | $36,000 | 13 | — | $29,266 | $38,636 |
| 2020 | $389,115 | $169,940 | $42,257 | $39,500 | 10 | — | $167,396 | $29,988 |
| 2019 | $261,432 | $10,301 | $30,832 | $28,500 | 8 | — | $10,632 | $31,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence and Carol Pollock reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 went to organizations working in areas including theatre, reproductive health, services for people in need, and services for children and families with special needs. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Broadway Theatre League of Pueblo describes its mission as presenting current Broadway plays for the Pueblo community. Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen says it provides meals for homeless people and others in need. PHMC Integrated describes itself as providing services to children and families with special needs in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Planned Parenthood Federation of America states that its mission includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services while protecting individuals’ privacy and rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $23,500 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the larger awards were $5,000 to McCallum Theatre and $2,500 each to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and US Against Alzheimer’s. Other 2025 recipients included Broadway Theatre League of Pueblo ($2,000), Congregation Or Ami ($2,000), and Jewish Family Community Services ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David A Pollock and Deborah P Lindenberg as vice-presidents and directors, and Jacqueline S Pollock Kane as secretary/treasurer.
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Pollock
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah P. Lindenberg
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline S. Pollock Kane
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Deborah L. Pollock (2019–2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Lawrence Pollock (2019) — President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lawrence and Carol Pollock
How much does The Lawrence and Carol Pollock give each year?
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock gave $24K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 10 grants.
What is The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's typical grant size?
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,136, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lawrence and Carol Pollock that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Lawrence and Carol Pollock give grants?
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's top state is Pennsylvania, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pueblo, CO (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Lawrence and Carol Pollock give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's largest grantees?
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's largest 2025 grantees include McCallum Theatre ($5,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($2,500) and US Against Alzheimers ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence and Carol Pollock?
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock reported $352K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lawrence and Carol Pollock fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including theatre, reproductive health, services for people in need, and services for children and families with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lawrence and Carol Pollock?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's EIN?
The Lawrence and Carol Pollock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3023932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Lawrence and Carol Pollock 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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