The Pohly Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pohly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,869 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$126,869
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,154 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,693 | 26 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $105,154 | 23 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $126,869 | 19 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Pohly Family 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 Pohly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $99,216 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $22,050 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,091 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $512 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Children's Zone | General purpose | $50,000 |
| 914 Cares | General purpose | $20,773 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $20,250 |
| Jewish Child Care Association | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Devils Youth Foundation | General purpose | $5,091 |
| Dream | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Penn Hillel | General purpose | $1,800 |
| Lets Win PC | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation | General purpose | $600 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | General purpose | $512 |
| Mount Kisco Child Care Center | General purpose | $510 |
| A Cure in Our Lifetime | General purpose | $450 |
| The Acceleration Project | General purpose | $270 |
| The Thomas M Brennan Memorial Foundation Inc | General purpose | $258 |
| Ronald McDonald House of New York | General purpose | $105 |
Officers and trustees
- Jillian Pohly
- Michael Pohly
- Lawrence Pohly
Questions people ask
Does The Pohly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pohly Family Foundation give?
$126,869 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Pohly Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jillian Pohly (Director), Michael Pohly (Director) and Lawrence Pohly (Director).
What does The Pohly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.