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Poise Foundation

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % KARRIS M JACKSON
Foundations · PITTSBURGH, PA · EIN 25-1393426

About

Poise amplifies the power of black communities to FUEL transformative change and uplift pathways to self-determination and shared success.

In care of Karris M Jackson

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Foundations
Employees
16
Volunteers
17

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$5.7M
Expenses
$8.9M
Assets
$14.4M
Liabilities
$2.0M

Financial history

$12.6M$6.3M$0
192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $5.7M · Peak FY2023: $11.3M · Avg: $7.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$4.6M
POISE FOUNDATION
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Address

Two Gateway Center Suite 1700
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-000

Governance

Voting board members9
Independent members9
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %20.0%
Permanent endowment %80.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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