Pav Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pav Foundation is a private foundation in Burt Lake, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,200 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$230,200
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,700 the year before.
8% 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 | $220,000 | 38 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $251,700 | 39 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $230,200 | 24 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Pav 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 Pav Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $22,500 |
| Vermont | 3 | $15,000 |
| California | 5 | $10,200 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock N Rescue | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Lexington Catholic High School | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Family Service Association | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dayton | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters Wild | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Inland Lakes Educational Foundation | General contribution | $7,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | General contribution | $5,000 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| NH Charitable Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Project Open Hand | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation Dori | General contribution | $5,000 |
| VN & Hospice of VTNH | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Freshwater Future | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Peninsula Education Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| University of South Carolina Education Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| The Trustees of Tufts College | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | General contribution | $1,500 |
| St John Fisher - Campaign 21 | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Norton Simon Museum | General contribution | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Polk
- Patricia Polk
- John C Polk
Questions people ask
Does Pav Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pav Foundation give?
$230,200 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pav Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert Polk (President/Manager), Patricia Polk (Vice President) and John C Polk (Board Member).
What does Pav Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.