The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its filing describes an application process through which visual artists can apply for individual grants; its 2025 grants also included support for arts and cultural organizations.
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,779,940
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,902
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,500
- Total assets
- $63,538,341
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing directs visual artists to submit an online application. Required materials are an application form, artist statement, cover letter, current resume including an exhibition record, and ten digital images of current work with a corresponding identification list. The filing names Beth Cochems as program director and advises applicants to review the foundation’s guidelines and FAQs for award restrictions and limitations.
- Review Cycle
- The application process is described on the 2024 filing as open on a rolling and ongoing basis, with no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The application process is described on the 2024 filing as open on a rolling and ongoing basis, with no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth Cochems Program Director
Mailing address: 863 Park Avenue Office 1W, New York, NY 10075-0380
Phone: (212) 517-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metropolitan Museum of Art ($150K). Together the top 10 received $535K.
Organizations only. It also paid 55 grants to individuals ($1,849,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
489 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 475 grants of 489 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to California, 3% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Texas. A further 34% is shown with no recipient state identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2024) to $3.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Catalog for the Krasner Pollock Exhibition | $150,000 |
| Fundacion Callia | Art for Equality Initiative | $55,940 |
| Fuchs Christian | Unrestricted Support for Individual Artist | $50,000 |
| 33 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,284,000 |
| Rabinovich the Estate of Raquel Rhinebeck, NY | Unrestricted Support for Individual Artist | $50,000 |
| Creative Capital Foundation New York, NY | Artist Lab Program | $40,000 |
| Irish Museum of Modern Art | Residency Program | $40,000 |
| Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza | Catalog for Warhol, Pollock Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Vermont Studio Center Inc Johnson, VT | Fellowship Program | $39,000 |
| International Studio & Curatorial Program Inc Brooklyn, NY | Residency Program | $35,000 |
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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 | $63,538,341 | $4,089,904 | $6,383,549 | $2,779,940 | 82 | $5,788,157 | $4,954,217 | $4,486,749 |
| 2024 | $66,018,516 | $6,722,246 | $6,285,192 | $2,161,925 | 70 | $4,897,308 | $5,399,514 | $4,303,706 |
| 2023 | $65,544,279 | $8,312,697 | $6,644,912 | $2,587,711 | 96 | $5,134,664 | $7,013,438 | $4,167,767 |
| 2022 | $63,910,484 | $11,270,127 | $6,417,469 | $2,715,000 | 106 | $4,873,209 | $9,845,918 | $4,567,251 |
| 2021 | $59,044,885 | $11,902,609 | $6,977,970 | $3,290,000 | 135 | — | $10,606,857 | $4,354,507 |
| 2020 | $54,561,174 | $12,122,535 | $6,464,532 | $2,841,000 | 118 | — | $10,935,456 | $4,026,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s application information identifies visual artists as eligible to apply for individual grants. Its 2025 giving also included organizations. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art across times and cultures. Creative Capital Foundation says it supports individual artists’ projects through awards and career development services. Vermont Studio Center says it supports artists and writers with studio residencies, and Yaddo says it provides artists with time and space to work in a supportive setting.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $2,779,940. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median of $31,500. The largest listed grant was $150,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a catalog for the Krasner Pollock exhibition. Other listed awards included $55,940 to Fundacion Callia for its Art for Equality Initiative and $40,000 to Creative Capital Foundation. Several individual grants were described as unrestricted support for individual artists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Spencer as director and chairman, beginning June 25, 2025. Samuel Sachs II is listed as director, president, and director of collections; Caroline P. Black as director, secretary, treasurer, and executive director; and Ronald D. Spencer as director, chairman, and CEO through June 25, 2025.
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc is led by Ronald D. Spencer, Director, Chairman & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald D. Spencer
Director, Chairman & CEO
Chairman → Chairman & CEO, 2024
Chairman & CEO → Director, Chairman & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$355K (2020) → $369K (2025)
Caroline P. Black
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
Executive V.p. → Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director, 2024
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director → Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $319K (2025)
Samuel Sachs II
Director, President & Director of Collections
President → Director, President & Director of Collections, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$193K (2020) → $200K (2025)
George Spencer
Director & Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kerrie Buitrago (2020–2024) — Executive V.p.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $369K, to Ronald D Spencer (DIR, Chairman, CEO (Thru 06/25/2025)). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc
How much does The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 70 grants.
What is The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $31,500, and its average grant was $33,902, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Residency Program" (11 grants).
Who are The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Metropolitan Museum of Art ($150,000), Fundacion Callia ($55,940) and Fuchs Christian ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 55 grants to individuals ($1,849,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc?
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc reported $63.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s application information identifies visual artists as eligible to apply for individual grants. Its 2025 giving also included organizations. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art across times and cultures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing directs visual artists to submit an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3255693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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