The Pucilowski Foundation
The Pucilowski Foundation is a private foundation based in Pearl River, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual scholarship recipients, including grants for general charitable purposes and education.
The Pucilowski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pucilowski Foundation gave $110K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,900
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,850
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $2,078,760
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Pucilowski 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: 10 High Street, Pearl River, NY 10965
Phone: (917) 209-7809
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pucilowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacja Sokolski Fundusz Lokalny ($44K). Together the top 6 received $76K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($34,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 23% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. It lists the state for the remaining 77% as “?”, so that portion cannot be geographically identified from the reported information.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pucilowski Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 124% 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 $95K (2021) to $131K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacja Sokolski Fundusz Lokalny | General Charitable Purpose | $43,500 |
| Urszula Solarz Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Razom New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $34,400 |
| Fundacja Edukacji Polonijnej | General Charitable Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Jan Bierowiec Jackson Heights, NY | General Charitable Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Wiktor Kucek | General Charitable Purposes. | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,078,760 | $210,849 | $165,947 | $109,900 | 14 | $121,253 | $178,363 | — |
| 2023 | $2,033,858 | $86,897 | $154,073 | $104,100 | 13 | $111,249 | $61,029 | — |
| 2022 | $2,101,034 | $250,303 | $178,713 | $127,900 | 15 | $149,557 | $223,987 | $120,582 |
| 2021 | $2,004,224 | $216,554 | $131,313 | $95,200 | 15 | $115,458 | $198,532 | $139,177 |
| 2020 | $1,921,854 | $80,247 | $172,273 | $131,100 | 10 | — | $67,360 | $115,455 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include general charitable purposes, education, and scholarships. One recipient, Razom, describes its mission as supporting human rights and democracy in Ukraine through humanitarian aid, education, culture, and civic-society programs; the foundation gave Razom $10,000 in 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $109,900. Grant sizes ranged from $2,000 to $43,500, with a median of $4,700. Notable grants included $43,500 to Fundacja Sokolski Fundusz Lokalny for general charitable purposes; $10,000 each to Urszula Solarz for education and Razom for general charitable purposes; and $5,000 each to Fundacja Edukacji Polonijnej and Jan Bierowiec for general charitable purposes. The filing also lists grants to individual scholarship recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Szymon Kuczynski as president, Bozena Kuczynski as secretary/treasurer, and Rory Max Minnis, Adam Pucilowski, and Oliver Kuczynski as vice presidents.
The Pucilowski Foundation is led by Szymon Kuczynski, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Szymon Kuczynski
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Adam Pucilowski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Bozena Kuczynski
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Rory Max Minnis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Kuczynski
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Szymon Kuczynski (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Pucilowski Foundation
How much does The Pucilowski Foundation give each year?
The Pucilowski Foundation gave $110K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 13 grants.
What is The Pucilowski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pucilowski Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,700, and its average grant was $7,850, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pucilowski Foundation give grants?
The Pucilowski Foundation's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Pucilowski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of The Pucilowski Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Recipient" (8 grants).
Who are The Pucilowski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pucilowski Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fundacja Sokolski Fundusz Lokalny ($43,500), Urszula Solarz ($10,000) and Razom ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($34,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pucilowski Foundation?
The Pucilowski Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $211K.
What does The Pucilowski Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include general charitable purposes, education, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pucilowski 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 Pucilowski Foundation's EIN?
The Pucilowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1724584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pucilowski 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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