Grants paid in 2025
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $200K |
| Milwaukee Domes AllianceMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $100K |
| Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $40K |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $25K |
| Planned Parenthood of Wi IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $15K |
| 142 Throckmorton TheatreMill Valley, CA | Program support | $10K |
| Fasd UnitedMcLean, VA | Program support | $10K |
| Marin Horizon SchoolMill Valley, CA | Program support | $10K |
| Milwaukee Art Museum - Layton Art CollectionMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $10K |
| National Resources Defense CouncilSan Francisco, CA | Program support | $10K |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Program support | $10K |
| Ascension Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Working GroupWashington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Forest Home Historic Preservation Association IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Land TrustHonolulu, HI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land TrustPoint Reyes Station, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Marin Humane SocietyNovato, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ritter CenterSan Rafael, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSan Francisco, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
By state: Wisconsin 8 · California 9 · Virginia 2 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Hawaii 1
About this foundation
Pollybill Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Pollybill Foundation Inc 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 Pollybill Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $495K across 22 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Pollybill Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (8 grants), California (9 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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