Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6140417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$212K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$916K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood School | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Woodacre, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| The Oaks School | Hollywood, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Dharma Ground Inc | San Anselmo, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Moma Ps1 | Queens, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Broad Stage | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| California Institute for Yiddish Language and Culture | Marina Del Rey, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| College Unbound | Providence, RI | Educational | $2,500 |
| Insight Meditation | Redwood City, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Healing Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Metivta | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tricycle Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kpcc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Media Matters for America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Vital Ground Foundation | Missoula, MT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Barre Center for Buddhist Studies | Barre, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pbs So Cal | Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | Solvang, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sarnath International Nyingma Institute | Cazadero, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Rape Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Western Center on Law and Poverty | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $225 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,225 | 35 |
| 2023 | $193,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103451
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6140417
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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