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The Pointer Foundation

Preselected recipients only White Plains, New York · EIN 954269110

The Pointer Foundation is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $441 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $441 and the largest $441. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $504 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5671$0
2024$5041$0
2025$4411$426

How to apply

The Pointer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Pointer Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$441

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Child Fund International
Richmond, VA
Support ethiopian orphans$441

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Pointer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Pointer Foundation give?

$441 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $441.

Who runs The Pointer Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Amy Irving (Ceo/Secretary/Cfo).

What does The Pointer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and youth programs.

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