The Pokorney Family Foundation
The Pokorney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $72,121 through 16 grants to organizations in Pennsylvania and other states; its filing states that awards are restricted to charitable purposes as defined in Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Pokorney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pokorney Family Foundation gave $72K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,121
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,508
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,035
- Total assets
- $2,075,087
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pokorney Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says submissions are accepted in writing or by telephone and should include the amount requested and purpose. It lists Susan A. Pokorney as the contact, states there are no deadlines, and limits awards to charitable purposes as defined in Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan A Pokorney
Mailing address: 9290 Peebles Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: (724) 962-0662
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pokorney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buhl Park ($30K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 85 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania recipients (86%). The filing also reports shares for Massachusetts (7%), Ohio (4%), Washington, DC (3%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pokorney Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $786; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 167% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $125K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buhl Park Hermitage, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $30,100 |
| Congregation of Beth Shalom Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $21,474 |
| Prion Alliance Quincy, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Youngstown, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,900 |
| One Day to Remember Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Rodef Shalom and Temple Shalom Sharon, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $2,312 |
| United States Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| One with Earth Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,069 |
| Joshua's Haven City Mission Farrell, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of W PA Sharon, PA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,075,087 | $134,335 | $84,653 | $72,121 | 16 | $72,121 | $121,803 | $99,423 |
| 2023 | $1,894,463 | $43,953 | $87,263 | $76,148 | 22 | $76,148 | $32,838 | $87,732 |
| 2022 | $1,682,972 | $84,044 | $142,772 | $124,830 | 19 | $124,830 | $65,037 | $88,130 |
| 2021 | $2,124,337 | $276,797 | $40,438 | $26,989 | 14 | $26,989 | $259,898 | $94,317 |
| 2020 | $1,804,569 | $673,414 | $56,812 | $48,737 | 14 | — | $138,031 | $53,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pokorney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — 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 separate foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Buhl Park Corporation describes its mission as operating and maintaining a community park in the Shenango Valley with recreational facilities. One Day to Remember says it provides families a one-day respite for children whose parents have been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Shenango Valley Animal Shelter describes its work as supporting and promoting animal adoption and control through community-based initiatives.
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation describes its mission as sustaining and enriching the quality of life for Jewish people regionally, in Israel, and worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $72,121. Grant amounts ranged from $266 to $30,100, with a median of $1,034. Larger awards included $30,100 to Buhl Park in Hermitage, Pennsylvania; $21,474 to Congregation of Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh; $5,000 to Prion Alliance in Quincy, Massachusetts; and $2,900 to Youngstown Area Jewish Federation in Ohio. The listed grants state “unrestricted donation” as their purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan A. Pokorney and Robert C. Jazwinski as trustees.
The Pokorney Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Jazwinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan A. Pokorney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pokorney Family Foundation
How much does The Pokorney Family Foundation give each year?
The Pokorney Family Foundation gave $72K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 22 grants.
What is The Pokorney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pokorney Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,035, and its average grant was $4,508, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pokorney Family Foundation that year got $786 on average.
Where does The Pokorney Family Foundation give grants?
The Pokorney Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hermitage, PA (3 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and Sharon, PA (3 grants).
Does The Pokorney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pokorney Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pokorney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pokorney Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Buhl Park ($30,100), Congregation of Beth Shalom ($21,474) and Prion Alliance ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pokorney Family Foundation?
The Pokorney Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (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 Pokorney Family Foundation fund?
No separate foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pokorney Family Foundation?
The filing says submissions are accepted in writing or by telephone and should include the amount requested and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pokorney Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pokorney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6822132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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