 These awards are based on the same criteria as grants but also recognize a lifetime of artistic achievement and are by nomination only.By 1988 the foundation had already granted over $1.5 million to about 300 "worthy artists who are in need".The Pollock-Krasner Authentication Board, established by the Pollock-Krasner Foundation to examine and rule (for no charge) on disputed works, operated for six years (1990-1996) before dissolving after the completion of the Pollock catalogue raisonné.