Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$81,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 22 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 23 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow 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 Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 16 | $63,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Foundation | General Fund | $27,000 |
| Eden House | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Hospital Albert Schweitzer Haiti | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Kidsmart | General Fund | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Women's & Children's Shelter | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Louisiana Center for Children's Rights | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Vassar College | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Kanuga Conference Center | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Wyes TV | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Wwno | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Bridge House | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Christ Episcopal School | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Grace House | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Moldova World Children's Fund | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Converse University | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Covenant House | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Tammany Hospital Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Clover | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Camplify | General Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard H Polchow
- Elizabeth P Livingston
- Margaret Ann Polchow
Questions people ask
Does Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard H Polchow (President), Elizabeth P Livingston (Vice President) and Margaret Ann Polchow (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Mary E Peters & Robert W Polchow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.