The Muriel Pollia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Muriel Pollia Foundation is a private foundation in Fillmore, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $954,500 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$954,500
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$31.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $843,500 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $647,500 | 42 | $25.0 million |
| 2023 | $843,500 | 52 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $954,500 | 54 | $31.3 million |
How to apply
The Muriel Pollia 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 Muriel Pollia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $305,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $195,000 |
| New York | 14 | $133,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $91,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People for the American Way | General fund grant | $175,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Funding for innovative and creative projects | $100,000 |
| Library Foundation | General fund grant | $85,000 |
| New York Live Arts | General fund grant | $60,000 |
| Humanitas | General fund grant | $55,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General fund | $53,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | General fund grant | $45,000 |
| The Rothko Chapel | General fund grand | $25,000 |
| For Freedoms | General fund grant | $25,000 |
| Intersection for the Arts | General fund grant | $25,000 |
| Forward Together Wisconsin | General fund grant | $25,000 |
| The Dolores Huerta Foundation | Funding for innovative and creative projects | $22,000 |
| Hollywood High School | General fund | $20,500 |
| New Georgia Project | General fund grant | $20,000 |
| The Hometown Project | General fund grant | $20,000 |
| Fallen Fruit-Fulcrum Arts | General fund grant | $20,000 |
| Healing Project | General fund grant | $15,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund | General fund grant | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General fund grant | $10,000 |
| Artadia | General fund grant | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | General fund grant | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund grant | $10,000 |
| LGBTQ Victory Institute | General fund grant | $10,000 |
| The Laundromat Project | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Pen America | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| The Posse Foundation | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Fairey Garden | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| La Conservancy | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Urban Collaborative | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Food Forward | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Mass Design Group | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Art Research | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| International Center of Photography | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Earshot Jazz | General fund grant | $5,000 |
| Council on Recovery | General fund grant | $4,000 |
| The Kitchen | General fund grant | $3,000 |
| Friend of Tampa | General fund grant | $3,000 |
| Creative Capital Foundation | General fund grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael B Keegan
- Colleen M Keegan
Questions people ask
Does The Muriel Pollia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Muriel Pollia Foundation give?
$954,500 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Muriel Pollia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael B Keegan (Chairman-President) and Colleen M Keegan (Vice Chair-Vice President).
What does The Muriel Pollia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.