Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $851,900 the year before.
60% 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 | $751,610 | 11 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $851,900 | 9 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 15 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc 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 Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $742,055 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $230,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Yale University | Charitable | $230,000 |
| Tada Theatre and Dance Alliance Inc | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Ny Shakespeare Festival | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hello Future Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Usta Foundation | Charitable | $35,955 |
| New York Pops Inc | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Serve and Return Inc | Charitable | $16,100 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| City Step | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Boys Club of New York Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| High Mountain Institute | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Jamestown Fund | Charitable | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Turaj Pohly
- Robert Pohly
Questions people ask
Does Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Turaj Pohly (President) and Robert Pohly (Treasurer).
What does Pohly-Turaj Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.