Private foundation · EIN 47-4196047 · Herrin, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph Castrale & Johanna Pollack Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $42K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $159K total, median $42K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$159K
Median grant
$42K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.5M

How to apply

Informal written or verbal request Contact: Joseph Castrale Johanna Pollack Fdn, 101 S Park Avenue, Herrin, Il, 6189426666 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolHerrin, ILTechnology and Supplies$69K
St Pauls Catholic ChurchJohnston City, ILBuilding repairs$55K
Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City, ILTeacher Stipends$29K
Zeigler Royalton SchoolMulkeytown, ILEducational$6,000

About this foundation

Joseph Castrale & Johanna Pollack Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Herrin, Illinois, administered in care of Bank of Herrin Trust Dept, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Joseph Castrale & Johanna Pollack Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Informal written or verbal request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Joseph Castrale & Johanna Pollack Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $159K across 4 grants, a median of $42K.

Where does Joseph Castrale & Johanna Pollack Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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