Poncin Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Poncin Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,514 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $17,737 and the largest $112,265. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$360,514
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$17,737
- Largest grant$112,265
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $347,442 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $425,194 | 23 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $347,442 | 18 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $360,514 | 10 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Janet Jacobs - Bank of America N A 800 5th Avenue FL 32, Seattle, WA 98124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 358-0912 |
| What to submit | Poncin scholarship fund application form - requires the signature of the sponsor and the head of the research institution |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Scholarships for medical research in connection with, or as a part of, any recognized institution of learning within the state of Washington. Preference for young m.d.'s engaged in advanced medical research. |
What Poncin Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $360,514 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University of Veterinary Medicine | Provide scholarships for | $112,265 |
| University of Washington School of Vet Medicine | Provide scholarships for | $109,309 |
| Jimena Ruiz Co Wsu College of Veterinary Medicine | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Ryan Carlson Co University of Washington | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Kelly McKenna Co University of Washington | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Alex Degrave Co University of Washington | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Hannah Wilson Co Wsu College of Veterinary Medicine | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Amanda Richards Co Wsu College of Veterinary Medicine | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Augustine Attah Co Wsu College of Veterinary Medicine | Medical research | $17,737 |
| Thomas Pulliam Co University of Washington | Medical research | $14,781 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Research Faculty Univ of Washington
- Research Faculty Washington State U
Questions people ask
Does Poncin Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Poncin Scholarship Fund give?
$360,514 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $17,737.
Who runs Poncin Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Research Faculty Univ of Washington (Grant Advisors) and Research Faculty Washington State U (Grant Advisors).
What does Poncin Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.