Pollybill Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pollybill Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $495,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$495,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $372,000 the year before.
9% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,500 | 16 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $372,000 | 22 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $495,000 | 22 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Pollybill 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 Pollybill Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $400,000 |
| California | 9 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Inc | Program support | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Domes Alliance | Program support | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Program support | $40,000 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wi Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| 142 Throckmorton Theatre | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fasd United | Program support | $10,000 |
| Marin Horizon School | Program support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum - Layton Art Collection | Program support | $10,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Program support | $5,000 |
| Forest Home Historic Preservation Association Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
| Marin Humane Society | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ritter Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph E Tierney III
- Kathryn van Dyke Grant
- R Douglas Grant
Questions people ask
Does Pollybill Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pollybill Foundation Inc give?
$495,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Pollybill Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph E Tierney III (Asst Secretary, Director), Kathryn van Dyke Grant (President, Secretary, Director) and R Douglas Grant (Vice Pres, Treasurer, Director).
What does Pollybill Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and animals.