The Pocono Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pocono Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $216,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$216,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$34,485
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $711,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 6 | $16,736 |
| 2024 | $711,000 | 5 | $133,202 |
| 2025 | $216,000 | 6 | $34,485 |
How to apply
The Pocono Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Pocono Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Marywood University | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Salpointe Catholic High School | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Steele Children's Research Foundation | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy J Toole
- Molly C Toole
- Elizabeth Toole Goodrow
- Thomas D Toole
- James D Toole III
- Molly Toole Roman
- Sarah Toole Cottingham
Questions people ask
Does The Pocono Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pocono Charitable Foundation give?
$216,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Pocono Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy J Toole (President and Director), Molly C Toole (Vice President and Director), Elizabeth Toole Goodrow (Secretary and Director) and Thomas D Toole (Treasurer and Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Pocono Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.