The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 23-7889770 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$580K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$11,100
Total assets$14.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
96% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation | Hummelstown, PA | General support | $81,000 |
| Penn State Health | Hershey, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Coatesville, PA | General support | $45,000 |
| Joshua Group | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg Inc | Hershey, PA | General support | $35,000 |
| Penn State Harrisburg Food Pantry | Middletown, PA | General support | $35,000 |
| The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties | Carlisle, PA | General support | $32,400 |
| Keystone Human Services | Downingtown, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Theatre of Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Nativity School of Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Vista Adult Services Organization | Hershey, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Catra | Grantville, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $11,100 |
| Humanitarian Social Innovations | Bethlehem, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Omega Horse Rescue & Rehab | Airville, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Skip Program | Millersburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Enola, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Foodbank of Pa | Middletown, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Dauphin County | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Mid State Pa | Williamsport, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| New Hope Ministries | Dillsburg, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rivertownes Pa USA | Marietta, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $579,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $535,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $507,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $616,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349101050
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7889770
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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