The Pollock Foundation
The Pollock Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $215K.
The Pollock Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pollock Foundation gave $193K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,500
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,063
- -76.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $300,449
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pollock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Bridge Fund of New York ($150K). Together the top 8 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pollock Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 316% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $245K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Fund of New York White Plains, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| American Council for Capital Formation Washington, DC | Research | $15,000 |
| Philips Exeter Academy Exeter, NH | Education/Latin Dept | $10,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters -Contemplative Community Ossining, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Neighbors Link Mt Kisco, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Children's Village Dobbs Ferry, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Edmee Firth Fund for Research in Ovarian Cancer New York, NY | Research | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Li Huntington, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,449 | $232,765 | $229,901 | $192,500 | 8 | $211,010 | $214,504 | $66,695 |
| 2023 | $297,585 | $58,934 | $256,920 | $201,000 | 2 | $229,120 | $31,134 | $69,928 |
| 2022 | $495,571 | $230,406 | $270,055 | $245,000 | 5 | $257,616 | $17,967 | $73,012 |
| 2021 | $535,220 | $26,353 | $195,073 | $165,000 | 4 | — | $11,248 | $71,757 |
| 2020 | $703,940 | $246,699 | $180,365 | $150,000 | 6 | — | $31,328 | $61,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pollock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pollock Foundation is led by Oscar S. Pollock, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Oscar S. Pollock
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary N. Pollock
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Pollock Foundation
How much does The Pollock Foundation give each year?
The Pollock Foundation gave $193K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $201K across 2 grants.
What is The Pollock Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pollock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $24,063, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pollock Foundation give grants?
The Pollock Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and New Hampshire (5%).
Does The Pollock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Pollock Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pollock Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pollock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Bridge Fund of New York ($150,000), American Council for Capital Formation ($15,000) and Philips Exeter Academy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pollock Foundation?
The Pollock Foundation reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Pollock Foundation's EIN?
The Pollock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3195928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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