William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It reported $161,500 in grants to 13 recipients in 2025, with all reported grant dollars going to organizations in Ohio.
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis at a glance
In short: William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis gave $162K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,500
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,423
- +37.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,076,076
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis
- How to Apply
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Contact JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. There is no prescribed application form, and awards are granted to qualified recipients as determined by the trustees.
- Contact
Application contact: Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youngstown State University ($34K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients were primarily in the Youngstown area, with grants also reported for organizations in Girard, Austintown, and Columbus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2021) to $162K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | General | $34,000 |
| Stambaugh Auditorium Youngstown, OH | General | $25,000 |
| United Way of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Leadership Mahoning Valley Inc Youngstown, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley Girard, OH | General | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Austintown, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Columbus, OH | General | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Youngstown Youngstown, OH | General | $10,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church Youngstown, OH | General | $10,000 |
| YWCA Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,076,076 | $253,634 | $203,107 | $161,500 | 13 | $176,642 | $231,060 | $185,854 |
| 2024 | $3,025,327 | $240,897 | $184,866 | $145,000 | 16 | $159,549 | $218,888 | $176,769 |
| 2023 | $2,982,279 | $192,798 | $178,890 | $145,000 | 9 | $158,606 | $157,399 | $158,311 |
| 2022 | $2,967,508 | $98,658 | $208,651 | $160,000 | 12 | $177,432 | $76,597 | $164,801 |
| 2021 | $3,077,842 | $337,779 | $193,332 | $136,500 | 13 | $158,239 | $306,438 | $179,298 |
| 2020 | $2,932,516 | $228,974 | $185,973 | $136,800 | 10 | — | $200,262 | $158,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis reported a distributable amount of $186K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations whose own missions address community leadership, youth education, reproductive and sexual health, services for children with autism and developmental delays, and racial equity and women’s empowerment.
For example, Leadership Mahoning Valley describes its work as identifying people with leadership talent and community commitment and increasing their understanding of the Mahoning Valley. Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley says it helps young people build skills for informed decision-making, problem-solving, financial management, and social responsibility. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio describes its mission as promoting healthy and responsible decision-making about parenthood, relationships, and sexual health. Potential Development Program says it provides individualized education and family support for children with autism and developmental delays. YWCA Mahoning Valley says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $161,500. The grants ranged from $2,500 to $34,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $34,000 to Youngstown State University, $25,000 each to Stambaugh Auditorium and United Way of Youngstown, and $10,000 each to Leadership Mahoning Valley, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, American Red Cross, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, First Presbyterian Church Youngstown, and St Johns Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as trustee, and Franklin S. Bennett Jr. and Patricia Pollock Antich as co-trustees.
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Franklin S. Bennett Jr.
Co - Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Patricia Pollock Antich
Co - Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $27K (2025)
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 $27K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis
How much does William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis give each year?
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis gave $162K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 16 grants.
What is William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's typical grant size?
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,423, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis that year got $13K on average.
Where does William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis give grants?
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (10 grants).
Does William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's largest grantees?
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's largest 2025 grantees include Youngstown State University ($34,000), Stambaugh Auditorium ($25,000) and United Way of Youngstown ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis?
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (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 William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations whose own missions address community leadership, youth education, reproductive and sexual health, services for children with autism and developmental delays, and racial equity and women’s empowerment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis?
Contact JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's EIN?
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6514079. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-b-pollock-ii-and-kathryn-challis-morg_7497844cdcb04db891389ac113300b11
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