The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation is a private foundation in Stratham, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,389 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$124,389
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,950 the year before.
65% 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 | $129,500 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $84,950 | 9 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $124,389 | 17 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The Donna Anne Poulack 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 8 | $37,789 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $32,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,300 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital | General use | $20,000 |
| Operation Warm | General use | $20,000 |
| The Artist Outreach | General use | $20,000 |
| Initiative for A Competitive Inner City | General use | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of New Hampshire | General use | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | General use | $6,500 |
| Casa of New Hampshire | General use | $5,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | General use | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| NH Children's Trust | General use | $5,000 |
| Scouting America New Hampshire | General use | $5,000 |
| St Jude | General use | $5,000 |
| Seacoast Family Promise | General use | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | General use | $2,500 |
| Heal the Planet Together | General use | $2,300 |
| Berwick Academy | General use | $1,800 |
| Portsmouth High School Hockey Alumni Association | General use | $789 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Poulack
- Kristyn Courchesne
- Richard Poulack
Questions people ask
Does The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation give?
$124,389 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John F Poulack (Trustee), Kristyn Courchesne (Trustee) and Richard Poulack (Trustee).
What does The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and food and hunger.