Pollys Outreach Ministries
Preselected recipients only
Pollys Outreach Ministries is a private foundation in Hixson, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$47,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $27,000 | 1 | $720,287 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 3 | $908,003 |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Pollys Outreach Ministries 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 Pollys Outreach Ministries funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $31,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $8,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University | Education research | $27,000 |
| Sunnydale Academy | Education Research | $4,000 |
| Ochata Hills Academy | Education Research | $4,000 |
| AMI365 | Education Research | $4,000 |
| Andrews University | Education Research | $4,000 |
| AMEN Adventist Medical Evangelism | Education Research | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronda M Christman
- Ronald F Westman
- Paul R Westman
Questions people ask
Does Pollys Outreach Ministries accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pollys Outreach Ministries give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Pollys Outreach Ministries?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronda M Christman (Secretary), Ronald F Westman (Director) and Paul R Westman (Director).
What does Pollys Outreach Ministries fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.