Private foundation · EIN 38-6225301 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George J Pohl Trust 04 15854-003

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: 15 grants paid, $74K total, median $4,634.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$74K
Median grant
$4,634
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Jude ShrineBaltimore, MDAnnual fund$9,269
Catholic Bishop's Relief FundLansing, MIAnnual fund$4,884
The Salvation ArmyHoffman Estates, ILAnnual fund$4,634
Mission of Our Lady of MercyChicago, ILAnnual fund$4,634
Starr CommonwealthAlbion, MIAnnual fund$4,634
VFW National Home for ChildrenEaton Rapids, MIAnnual fund$4,634
Volunteers of America IncSouthfield, MIAnnual fund$4,634
Kvc MissouriKansas City, MOAnnual fund$4,634
St Anns Indian MissionBelcourt, NDAnnual fund$4,634
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDAnnual fund$4,634
Red Cloud Indian SchoolPine Ridge, SDAnnual fund$4,634
Omaha Home for BoysOmaha, NEAnnual fund$4,634
Missionhurst IncArlington, VAAnnual fund$4,634
St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MTAnnual fund$4,634
St Vincent de Paul SocietySt Johns, MIAnnual fund$4,634

By state: Michigan 5 · Maryland 1 · Illinois 2 · South Dakota 2 · Missouri 1 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

George J Pohl Trust 04 15854-003 is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Old Kent Bank, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 George J Pohl Trust 04 15854-003 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 George J Pohl Trust 04 15854-003 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $74K across 15 grants, a median of $4,634.

Where does George J Pohl Trust 04 15854-003 give?

Michigan (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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