The Posse Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 13-3840394
- Total giving
- $2.9MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $190MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE POSSE FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1989, IDENTIFIES PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH EXTRAORDINARY ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL WHO MAY BE OVERLOOKED BY TRADITIONAL COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESSES. THE FOUNDATION EXTENDS TO THESE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BY PLACING THEM IN SUPPORTIVE, MULTICULTURAL TEAMS ("POSSES") OF 10 STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AWARD POSSE SCHOLARS FOUR-YEAR, FULL-TUITION LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $180K | 2022 |
| Bard College | $100K | 2022 |
| Centre College | $100K | 2022 |
| Davidson College | $100K | 2022 |
| Lehigh University | $100K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.possefoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.