The Pollio Family Foundation Inc
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Grafton, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Vermont, for program support.
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pollio Family Foundation Inc gave $572K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $571,890
- +128.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,543
- +153.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,794,022
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Pollio Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 86 Avery Park Drive, Grafton, VT 05146
Phone: (802) 843-8846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pollio Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Cottage Foundation ($500K). Together the top 9 received $572K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 59 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont and 5% to recipients in Florida. The filing also lists a grant to a New York recipient, with the state share rounded to 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pollio Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 294% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2019) to $572K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Cottage Foundation Townshend, VT | Program Support | $500,000 |
| Seraphic Fire Inc Miami, FL | Program Support | $23,890 |
| Grafton Firefighters Association Grafton, VT | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Grafton Fast Squad Grafton, VT | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Neuroscience Centers of FL Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Womens Community Club of Grafton VT Inc Grafton, VT | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Valley Addiction Recovery Inc Windsor, VT | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,794,022 | $497,091 | $618,586 | $571,890 | 9 | $572,140 | $469,151 | $194,441 |
| 2024 | $2,915,517 | $295,383 | $283,711 | $250,653 | 10 | $255,402 | $267,078 | $194,696 |
| 2023 | $2,903,845 | $127,466 | $178,309 | $150,500 | 17 | $151,335 | $100,517 | $176,881 |
| 2022 | $2,953,986 | $198,130 | $383,374 | $343,370 | 9 | $345,745 | $171,181 | $185,616 |
| 2021 | $3,139,233 | $411,035 | $205,446 | $161,800 | 14 | $166,600 | $373,174 | $210,289 |
| 2020 | $2,939,228 | $159,161 | $167,439 | $136,300 | 12 | — | $135,900 | $170,433 |
| 2019 | $2,947,613 | $1,403,883 | $133,103 | $100,785 | 14 | — | $140,161 | $137,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pollio Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $194K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in health care, arts, emergency response, community services, and addiction recovery. Grace Cottage Foundation says it supplies fundraising support and fund management for Carlos G. Otis Health Care Center, Inc., which provides health care services to the public. Seraphic Fire describes its work as presenting historically significant and under-performed music, developing musicians’ talents, and promoting community connectivity through educational programs. The Grafton Firefighters Association describes its members as volunteer firefighters organized to save lives and property in the Grafton area. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital says it provides community-based health services with compassion and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $571,890. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest awards were $500,000 to Grace Cottage Foundation, $23,890 to Seraphic Fire Inc, and $15,000 each to the Grafton Firefighters Association and Grafton Fast Squad. All were reported as program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Cole as director, Joseph L Pollio Jr as president/chairman, and Elizabeth T Pollio as secretary/director.
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc is led by Joseph L. Pollio Jr., President & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph L. Pollio Jr.
President & Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth T. Pollio
Secretary & Director
Sec'y & Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary E. Cole
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John H. Lavelle (2019–2022) — 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 Pollio Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Pollio Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc gave $572K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $251K across 10 grants.
What is The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $63,543, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pollio Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grafton, VT (3 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Pollio Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Cottage Foundation ($500,000), Seraphic Fire Inc ($23,890) and Grafton Firefighters Association ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pollio Family Foundation Inc?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $572K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pollio Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in health care, arts, emergency response, community services, and addiction recovery. Grace Cottage Foundation says it supplies fundraising support and fund management for Carlos G. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pollio Family 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 ↑
What is The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0334275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Pollio Family 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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