Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund
Accepts applications
Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund is a private foundation in Manahawkin, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,000 in 119 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$166,000
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $174,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $150,000 | 133 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $174,000 | 128 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $166,000 | 119 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund PO Box 357, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 978-8718 |
| What to submit | Upon written request an application will be sent specifying the form and information that should be submitted. Please send your application request to the attention of henry pollak II, president or lois p. Broder, vice-president. |
| Deadlines | None, but meetings are generally held in may and november each year |
| Restrictions | Grants in the fields of health and education favored. Jewish charities and special social services are emphasized and focused in monmouth county, nj and westchester, ny |
What Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $49,850 |
| New Jersey | 15 | $32,750 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $23,250 |
| Florida | 4 | $12,750 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $6,200 |
| California | 7 | $5,200 |
| Virginia | 4 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University | For operations | $8,000 |
| Centers for Arts Bonita Springs | For operations | $6,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Ctr Found | For operations | $5,500 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | For operations | $5,100 |
| Mass General Hospital | For operations | $4,750 |
| National Ms Society | For operations | $4,500 |
| Nextmark Foundation | For operations | $4,500 |
| Planned Parent Fed of America | For operations | $4,100 |
| Friends of Monmouth County Park System | For operations | $3,500 |
| Bridge House | For operations | $3,000 |
| Fulfill Formerly Food Bank of Monocean Cty | For operations | $3,000 |
| Pace University - Dyson College of Arts & Sciences | For operations | $3,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center of Ny | For operations | $3,000 |
| Westr Commty College Foundation | For operations | $3,000 |
| Angela Hospice Home Care | For operations | $2,700 |
| Anti-Defamation League | For operations | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | For operations | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudpecnc | For operations | $2,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | For operations | $2,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | For operations | $2,250 |
| Hope Hospice | For operations | $2,250 |
| Humane Society of Naples | For operations | $2,250 |
| Feeding Westchester | For operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of Boston's Homeless | For operations | $2,000 |
| Intl Planned Parenthood Federation | For operations | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | For operations | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | For operations | $1,750 |
| Brilliant Detroit | For operations | $1,500 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | For operations | $1,500 |
| Esperanza-Hope for the Children | For operations | $1,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | For operations | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | For operations | $1,500 |
| Lunch Break | For operations | $1,500 |
| Morgan's Message Inc | For operations | $1,500 |
| Nat Resources Defense Council | For operations | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | For operations | $1,200 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | For operations | $1,100 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around | For operations | $1,000 |
| 5PLANNED Parenthood of No Cen & So NJ | For operations | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | For operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Pollak
- James Stern
- Peter Stern
- John Deb Pollak
- Robert Stern
- Thomas Pollak
- Steven Wallach
- Brian Pollak
- Steven Pollak
Questions people ask
Does Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None, but meetings are generally held in may and november each year.
How much does Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund give?
$166,000 in tax year 2025, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists William Pollak (Manager), James Stern (President), Peter Stern (Manager) and John Deb Pollak (Manager) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.