Mathis Pfohl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mathis Pfohl Foundation is a private foundation in Long Island City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $595,500 in 280 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $69,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$595,500
- Number of grants280
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$69,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $541,900 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $541,900 | 272 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $595,500 | 280 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Mathis Pfohl 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 Mathis Pfohl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 127 | $329,650 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $94,100 |
| Iowa | 36 | $65,750 |
| Massachusetts | 25 | $28,000 |
| Connecticut | 21 | $21,400 |
| Virginia | 7 | $15,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $9,500 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $7,700 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $4,900 |
| California | 6 | $3,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Charitable purposes | $69,000 |
| Culture Lab Lic | Charitable purposes | $27,100 |
| Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn & Queens | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Queens Museum | Charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| Queens College Foundation | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Duke Annual Fund | Charitable purposes | $14,500 |
| Queens Library Foundation | Charitable purposes | $13,500 |
| Queens Community House | Charitable purposes | $10,500 |
| Sunnyside Community Services | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Citizens Budget Commission Inc | Charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| Insead Management Education Foundation | Charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| Duke Law School | Charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Hunters Point Parks Conservancy | Charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| NYC Kids Rise | Charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Urban Design Forum | Charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement | Charitable purposes | $5,750 |
| Deerfield Academy | Charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| Dubuque Main St | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Kupferberg Center for the Arts | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Loras College | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Driftless Regional Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Psis 78Q PTA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pursuit | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Queens Economic Development Corporation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Rpa | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| School Year Abroad | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Noguchi Museum | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Waterfront Alliance | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Weill Cornell Center on Aging | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable purposes | $4,400 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund | Charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Penn State University | Charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse US Disaster Relief | Charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Charitable purposes | $3,250 |
| Clarke University | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Groton School | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula C Kirby
- Leonard Matthew Quigley
- Louis Anthony Pfohl
Questions people ask
Does Mathis Pfohl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mathis Pfohl Foundation give?
$595,500 in tax year 2024, across 280 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mathis Pfohl Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paula C Kirby (Director), Leonard Matthew Quigley (Director) and Louis Anthony Pfohl (Director).
What does Mathis Pfohl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.