The Poole Foundation
Invitation OnlyState College, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-6383808 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$135K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$744K
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
32% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | University Park, PA | Public purpose | $53,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Public purpose | $20,000 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Danville, PA | Public purpose | $11,000 |
| Alexis de Tocquieville Society | State College, PA | Public purpose | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Pa | State College, PA | Public purpose | $10,000 |
| Bps Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Public purpose | $5,000 |
| Juniata Valley Council Bsa | Reedsville, PA | Public purpose | $5,000 |
| Pets Come First | Centre Hall, PA | Public purpose | $5,000 |
| Strawberry Fields | State College, PA | Public purpose | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | State College, PA | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundat | Potamac, MD | Public purpose | $1,555 |
| The Arc of Centre County Pa Inc | Boalsburg, PA | Public purpose | $1,030 |
| Centre County Historical Society | State College, PA | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Centre County Paws | State College, PA | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Centre Safe | State College, PA | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Camden, NJ | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Wildlife for Everyone Foundation | State College, PA | Public purpose | $1,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Public purpose | $500 |
| Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund | State College, PA | Public purpose | $500 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | Public purpose | $250 |
| Southside Elementary Ptg | Huntingdon, PA | Public purpose | $250 |
| Jana Marie Foundation | State College, PA | Public purpose | $207 |
| Sister's Sister | State College, PA | Public purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,892 | 25 |
| 2023 | $256,259 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522039349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6383808
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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