Poore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Poore Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $167,691 in 17 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$167,691
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $128,745 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,745 | 16 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $167,691 | 17 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Poore 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 Poore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $92,191 |
| Florida | 3 | $55,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $50,000 |
| Agape Apostolic Church of Deliverance | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $21,500 |
| Maps | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $20,000 |
| Animal Protective Foundation | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $15,000 |
| Saratoga Prings Fire Departmentq | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $10,818 |
| Conserns-Ucatholic Charities | To benefit the youth of rensselaer county | $10,000 |
| Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $5,258 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Neny | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $5,000 |
| Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $5,000 |
| St Pete Free Clinic | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $5,000 |
| The Prescott Foundation | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $2,000 |
| Arc Foundation | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $2,000 |
| Ironman Foundation | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $500 |
| Center for Disability Services | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $450 |
| American Cancer Society | To further the organizations mission and goal. | $165 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamsen J Poore
- Francis J Poore
Questions people ask
Does Poore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Poore Foundation give?
$167,691 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Poore Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tamsen J Poore (Trustee) and Francis J Poore (Trustee).
What does Poore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.