Pollock-Molchanov Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 85-0472684 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8,325
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$150
Total assets$185K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $115 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
88% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinati Foundation | Marfa, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CyberGrants Donor Advised Fund | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Minneapolis Museum of Art | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $135 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $115 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,325 | 9 |
| 2024 | $2,225 | 5 |
| 2023 | $331 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641599349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0472684
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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