The Poses Family Foundation
The Poses Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Florham Park, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 66 grants totaling $18,906,140 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, the arts, human services, public policy, and other areas.
The Poses Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Poses Family Foundation gave $18.9M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $286K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,906,140
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $286,457
- +106.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $734,000,580
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (12 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 Poses Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 180 Park Avenue Suite 201, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: (973) 984-3352
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Poses Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Understood for All Inc ($10.7M). Together the top 10 received $16.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
761 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 650 grants of 761 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to New Jersey, 8% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Poses Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 66 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $340K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% 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 $14.4M (2022) to $35.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $18.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Understood for All Inc New York, NY | General | $10,670,000 |
| Community Foundation of NJ Morristown, NJ | General | $2,000,000 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | General | $793,500 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General | $750,833 |
| Shefa School New York, NY | General | $600,000 |
| Project Renewal New York, NY | General | $518,000 |
| Center for European Policy Analysis Washington, DC | General | $350,000 |
| Jed Foundation New York, NY | General | $333,000 |
| Partnership for Public Service Washington, DC | General | $333,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General | $303,340 |
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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 | $734,000,580 | $56,487,556 | $31,804,104 | $18,906,140 | 66 | $22,025,282 | $34,094,897 | $32,368,804 |
| 2023 | $707,319,180 | $109,281,400 | $29,175,125 | $18,317,691 | 132 | $21,020,890 | $95,214,647 | $26,574,552 |
| 2022 | $629,943,801 | $125,508,341 | $23,839,676 | $14,380,905 | 194 | $14,654,137 | $108,803,699 | $38,259,290 |
| 2021 | $525,464,373 | $65,305,467 | $42,466,886 | $35,200,584 | 167 | $35,585,084 | $49,727,778 | $36,272,834 |
| 2020 | $501,022,398 | $55,408,716 | $38,973,155 | $32,356,684 | 202 | — | $37,391,228 | $32,281,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Poses Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32.4M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, spans several fields. Shefa School describes its work as educating children with language-based learning disabilities in a Jewish community school. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art of the United States and fosters creativity and dialogue. Project Renewal describes its mission as helping people renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Share Our Strength says it works to address hunger and poverty, including through its No Kid Hungry campaign.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $18,906,140. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,670,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $10,670,000 to Understood for All Inc.; $2,000,000 to Community Foundation of New Jersey; $793,500 to Share Our Strength; $750,833 to the Whitney Museum of American Art; and $600,000 to Shefa School. The listed grants had a stated purpose of “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederic Poses as trustee, Nadine Ellerthorpe as treasurer, and R Bruce Fisher and Michael Kosnitzky as trustees.
The Poses Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederic Poses
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kosnitzky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Bruce Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Ellerthorpe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Poses Family Foundation
How much does The Poses Family Foundation give each year?
The Poses Family Foundation gave $18.9M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18.3M across 132 grants.
What is The Poses Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Poses Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $286,457, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Poses Family Foundation that year got $45K on average.
Where does The Poses Family Foundation give grants?
The Poses Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (11%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (29 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Westhampton Beach, NY (2 grants).
Does The Poses Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Poses Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Poses Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Poses Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Understood for All Inc ($10,670,000), Community Foundation of NJ ($2,000,000) and Share Our Strength ($793,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Poses Family Foundation?
The Poses Family Foundation reported $734.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32.4M (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 Poses Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, spans several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Poses Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Poses Family Foundation's EIN?
The Poses Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6375470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Poses Family Foundation 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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