The Poole Family Foundation Inc
The Poole Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, with stated purposes including social service, religious, and educational activities.
The Poole Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Poole Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Colorado. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,441,950
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,217
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,247
- Total assets
- $14,284,838
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (35% 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 Poole Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15931 Roseto Way, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (973) 635-9559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Poole Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Compassion International ($294K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 247 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (35%) and Florida (26%), followed by Virginia (10%), Georgia (7%), and New Jersey (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Poole Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 55 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.0M (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Social Service | $293,977 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Social Service | $200,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Merrifield, VA | Social Service | $150,000 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | Social Services | $100,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center Bonita Springs, FL | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Echo Inc North Fort Myers, FL | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Biglife Naples, FL | Religious | $50,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries Sanford, FL | Religious | $50,000 |
| Movementorg Long Island City, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Untold (Care for AIDS) Atlanta, GA | Religious | $50,000 |
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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 | $14,284,838 | $967,213 | $1,472,655 | $1,441,950 | 55 | $1,448,953 | $943,511 | $727,297 |
| 2023 | $14,854,416 | $599,150 | $1,177,060 | $1,149,109 | 49 | $1,157,248 | $579,338 | $722,337 |
| 2022 | $14,401,646 | $576,408 | $1,178,661 | $1,110,352 | 47 | $1,119,560 | $558,912 | $764,506 |
| 2021 | $17,519,339 | $1,898,025 | $1,305,860 | $1,267,306 | 45 | $1,275,389 | $1,880,297 | $820,311 |
| 2020 | $16,153,984 | $786,093 | $1,079,922 | $1,046,669 | 51 | — | $769,591 | $722,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Poole Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $727K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include social service, religious, and educational purposes. Grantee descriptions offer examples of the work supported: Prison Fellowship Ministries says it works on criminal justice reform, restorative change in correctional facilities, and support for prisoners’ families. St. Matthew’s House describes its work as helping people facing hunger, homelessness, or addiction. Chatham Day School says it offers an academically ambitious program for children with diverse learning needs.
Other grantees describe work that includes serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies (Pregnancy Resource Center), supporting development workers and small-scale farmers through training and resources (ECHO Inc), and leadership development, discipleship, and educational programs (Crosstown Ministries).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $1,441,950. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $293,977, with a median of $9,247.
Largest reported grants included $293,977 to Compassion International and $200,000 to Focus on the Family, both for social service; $150,000 to Prison Fellowship Ministries for social service; and $100,000 to St. Matthew’s House for social services. Other grants included $50,000 each to Pregnancy Resource Center and ECHO Inc for social services, and $50,000 each to BigLife and Ligonier Ministries for religious purposes. Movement.org and Chatham Day School each received $50,000 for education; Untold (Care for AIDS) received $50,000 for religious purposes; and Operation Mobilization received $30,000 for social service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John N. Poole as President, Sharon T. Poole as Vice Preside, Amanda G. Karbowski as Secretary, and Jennie E. Kiesel as Member.
The Poole Family Foundation Inc is led by John N. Poole, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John N. Poole
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennie E. Kiesel
Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon T. Poole
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda G. Karbowski
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amanda G. Poole (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Amanda G. Parisi (2020) — Secretary
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 Poole Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Poole Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Poole Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 49 grants.
What is The Poole Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Poole Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,247, and its average grant was $26,217, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Poole Family Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Poole Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Poole Family Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants), Orlando, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does The Poole Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Poole Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (26 grants), "Education" (17 grants) and "Social Service" (7 grants).
Who are The Poole Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Poole Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Compassion International ($293,977), Focus on the Family ($200,000) and Prison Fellowship Ministries ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Poole Family Foundation Inc?
The Poole Family Foundation Inc reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $727K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Poole Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include social service, religious, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Poole Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Poole Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Poole Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3480365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Poole 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 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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Grantable. (2026). The Poole Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-poole-family-foundation-inc-morg_545db1b476ee4d9ba3297a36ac6624ac
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