Private foundation · EIN 75-2777481 · Missouri City, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Polycarp Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $158K total, median $10K. 77% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$158K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Its the Pits CookersRichmond, TXGeneral support$40K
Tacoma Youth Marine CenterTacoma, WAGeneral support$25K
American National Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral support$15K
American Legion Charities IncFort Worth, TXGeneral support$10K
Cypress United Methodist ChurchCypress, TXGeneral support$10K
St Andrews Episcopal ChurchFarmers Branch, TXGeneral support$10K
Texas State AquariumCorpus Christi, TXGeneral support$10K
The Thankful OnesRichmond, TXGeneral support$10K
Yaga's Children's FundGalveston, TXGeneral support$10K
Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Houston ZooHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Texas and Southwestern CattleFort Worth, TXGeneral support$5,000
US AnglingState College, PAGeneral support$3,000

By state: Texas 10 · Washington 1 · Iowa 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Polycarp Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Missouri City, Texas, administered in care of Charles Doolin, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Polycarp Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Polycarp Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $158K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Polycarp Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Washington (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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