Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bedford, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $701,773 in 141 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$701,773
- Number of grants141
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $731,863 the year before.
48% 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 | $708,045 | 121 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $731,863 | 127 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $701,773 | 141 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
Yvonne & Leslie Pollack 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 Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 94 | $514,377 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $91,800 |
| Maryland | 5 | $37,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $9,746 |
| Alabama | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $7,300 |
| Oregon | 2 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $4,800 |
| Maine | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| When We All Vote | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Charitable | $40,000 |
| We Need Diverse Books | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Harlem Junior Tennis & Ed Program | Charitable | $28,211 |
| Neighbors Link | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Arts of Westchester | Charitable | $20,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts | Charitable | $19,500 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Cluster Community Services | Charitable | $18,000 |
| National Dance Instruction | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Open Door Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Legal Services of the Hudson Valley | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Afya Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fred Dolan Art Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| God's Love-We Deliver | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Holocaust and Human Rights Ed Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Garces Foundation | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Thirteen Wnet | Charitable | $9,000 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | Charitable | $8,180 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $8,000 |
| The Children's Village | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Presidents Circle | Charitable | $8,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Ossining Children's Center | Charitable | $7,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westches | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Health Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mt Kisco Child Care Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple of Universal Judaism | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yvonne Pollack
- Jonathan Pollack
- Frederica Ford
- Jennifer Reiner
Questions people ask
Does Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc give?
$701,773 in tax year 2025, across 141 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Yvonne Pollack (President), Jonathan Pollack (Vice President), Frederica Ford (Secretary) and Jennifer Reiner (Vice President).
What does Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.