The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $579,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $13,050 and the largest $81,000. 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$579,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$13,050
- Largest grant$81,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $535,000 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $616,000 | 27 | $10.6 million |
| 2023 | $507,000 | 29 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $535,000 | 30 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $579,500 | 28 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock 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 The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $543,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation | General support | $81,000 |
| Penn State Health | General support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $45,000 |
| Joshua Group | General support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Penn State Harrisburg Food Pantry | General support | $35,000 |
| The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties | General support | $32,400 |
| Keystone Human Services | General support | $30,000 |
| Theatre of Harrisburg | General support | $25,000 |
| The Nativity School of Harrisburg | General support | $25,000 |
| Duke University | General support | $25,000 |
| Vista Adult Services Organization | General support | $20,000 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Catra | General support | $15,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | General support | $11,100 |
| Humanitarian Social Innovations | General support | $10,000 |
| Omega Horse Rescue & Rehab | General support | $10,000 |
| Skip Program | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | General support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Foodbank of Pa | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Dauphin County | General support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Mid State Pa | General support | $5,000 |
| New Hope Ministries | General support | $5,000 |
| Rivertownes Pa USA | General support | $3,000 |
| Longwood University | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M&t Trust Co
- Lauren P Cacciamani
- Lindsay Burk
- Paul A Cacciamani Esq
- Pam Duignan
- Deborah Packer
Questions people ask
Does The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation give?
$579,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $13,050.
Who runs The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists M&t Trust Co (Trustee), Lauren P Cacciamani (Director), Lindsay Burk (Director) and Paul A Cacciamani Esq (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.