The Mark E Pollack Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mark E Pollack Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,900 the year before.
73% 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 | $161,250 | 11 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $102,900 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $190,000 | 15 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The Mark E Pollack 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 Mark E Pollack Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $125,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Public Counsel | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Giving Back Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Windward School | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Change the Ref Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico of New York | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Childrens Advocacy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Congregation or Ami | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jacob Jonas the Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sharewell | cayton's children museum General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Insideout Writers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan L | Ketchum-Downtown YMCA | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark E Pollack
Questions people ask
Does The Mark E Pollack Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mark E Pollack Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Mark E Pollack Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark E Pollack (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Mark E Pollack Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.