Private foundation · EIN 25-6582756 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Doyle S & Helen Poorman Foundation Irrv Tua

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $127K total, median $42K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$127K
Median grant
$42K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Messiah University Finance DepartmentMechanicsburg, PAGeneral support$42K
Presbyterian Homes C/O Karen EmigDillsburg, PAGeneral support$42K
Silver Spring Presbyterian ChurchMechanicsburg, PAGeneral support$42K

About this foundation

Doyle S & Helen Poorman Foundation Irrv Tua is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of Hershey Tr Co, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Doyle S & Helen Poorman Foundation Irrv Tua accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Doyle S & Helen Poorman Foundation Irrv Tua give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $127K across 3 grants, a median of $42K.

Where does Doyle S & Helen Poorman Foundation Irrv Tua give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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