Private foundation · EIN 90-0113039 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Pohly Turaj Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $35K. 67% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$1.0M
Median grant
$35K
Stays in NY
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vivian Beaumont Theater IncNew York, NYCharitable$300K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTCharitable$230K
Tada Theatre and Dance Alliance IncNew York, NYCharitable$130K
Ny Shakespeare FestivalNew York, NYCharitable$100K
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYCharitable$50K
Hello Future IncNew York, NYCharitable$50K
Usta FoundationWhite Plains, NYCharitable$36K
New York Pops IncNew York, NYCharitable$35K
Serve and Return IncPlainview, NYCharitable$16K
International Tennis Hall of FameNewport, RICharitable$15K
Israel Tennis Centers Foundation IncNew York, NYCharitable$15K
City StepCambridge, MACharitable$12K
Boys Club of New York IncNew York, NYCharitable$10K
High Mountain InstituteLeadville, COCharitable$1,800
Jamestown FundJamestown, VACharitable$1,800

By state: New York 10 · Connecticut 1 · Rhode Island 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The Pohly Turaj Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Wtas, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 The Pohly Turaj Family Foundation 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 The Pohly Turaj Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 15 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does The Pohly Turaj Family Foundation give?

New York (10 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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