Elise Bear & William D Pollak Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPensacola, Florida · EIN 59-3352837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$13K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$500
Total assets$816K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM D POLLAK II |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 10894, PENSACOLA FL 32524 |
| Phone | 8503800042 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavath Chesed | Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $2,618 |
| Autism Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Dreams Come True | Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mazon | Albert Lea, MN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Reform Jewish Appealurj | New York, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Fl - Escambia Cnty | Shalimar, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Nat'l | Chicago, IL | Operations | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Operations | $500 |
| Cocoa Packs for Kids | Hershey, PA | Operations | $500 |
| Goldringwoldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life | Jackson, MS | Operations | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Pensacola, FL | Operations | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Pensacola, FL | Operations | $500 |
| Shriner Hospital | Tampa, FL | Operations | $500 |
| Wjct Television | Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,618 | 15 |
| 2023 | $32,750 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3352837
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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