Pollyanna Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-0343343 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$225K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Delaware | Wilmington, DE | General purposes | $62,000 |
| Jewish Community Center - Delaware | Wilmington, DE | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Lane County | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $22,500 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Wilmington, DE | Track program | $20,000 |
| Hillel of University of Delaware | Newark, DE | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Wilmington, DE | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition | Wilmington, DE | General purposes. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society | Wilmington, DE | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Wilmington, DE | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Reading Assist | Wilmington, DE | General purposes. | $5,000 |
| Synagogue of the Summit | Frisco, CO | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Lawfare Project | Washington, DC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Kutz Home Auxiliary | Wilmington, DE | Matching campaign | $3,000 |
| Aclu of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | General purposes. | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Newark, DE | General purposes. | $2,500 |
| Hillel of University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611429349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0343343
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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