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Bennack-Polan Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW CANAAN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Gosia Smeed. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2010 to $3.3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Texas, Connecticut, California. According to available records, Bennack-Polan Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $917K, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has decreased from $544K in 2020 to $171K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Texas, Connecticut, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bennack-Polan Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TX, CT.
Bennack-Polan Foundation has distributed a total of $917K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Bennack-Polan Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bennack-Polan Foundation is headquartered in NEW CANAAN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lake Polan | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank A Bennack Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shelly Mccullough | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$190K
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
$4.3M
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
$171K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$212K
Distribution Amount
$170K
Total: $3.2M
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$917K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ek Powe PtaDONATION | Durham, NC | $27K | 2023 |
| Transformational ServicesDONATION | Burton, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Curtins Up FoundationDONATION | San Antonio, TX | $24K | 2023 |
| Friendly Sons Of St PatricksDONATION | Newtown Sq, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityDONATION | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| American GatewaysDONATION | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Marbridge FoundationDONATION | Manchaca, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Harboring HeartsDONATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together NycDONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Marbridge FoundationDONATION | Manchaca, TX | $40K | 2022 |
| Connecticut CollegeDONATION | New London, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| Heaven For HopeDONATION | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Not One More VetDONATION | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida FoundatDONATION | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center For Performing ArtsGENERAL 01/20 | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Paley Center For MediaGENERAL 01/13 | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Sundance FestivalGENERAL 01/03 | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Columbia Alumni CenterGENERAL 01/14 | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Virginia TechGENERAL 01/14 | Blacksburg, VA | $17K | 2020 |
| Yale School Of MedicineGENERAL 04/20 | New Haven, CT | $15K | 2020 |
| Summer Theater Of New CanaanGENERAL 01/20 | New Canaan, CT | $15K | 2020 |
| Skateistan UsaGENERAL 04/21 | Bellingham, WA | $15K | 2020 |
| Austin Ymbl Sunshine CampGENERAL 04/20 | Austin, TX | $15K | 2020 |
| Keep Austin BeatifulGENERAL 01/14 | Austin, TX | $12K | 2020 |
| Ct Food BankGENERAL 04/18 | Wallingford, CT | $10K | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of NycGENERAL 04/18 | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| University District Food BankGENERAL 04/18 | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2020 |
| Nd Harvest Food Bank Of MetrolinaGENERAL 04/18 | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food BankGENERAL 04/18 | Austin, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| San Antonio Food BankGENERAL 04/18 | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Houston Food BankGENERAL 04/18 | Houston, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Connecticut Food BankGENERAL 10/03 | Wallingford, CT | $10K | 2020 |
| Facing Hanger Food Bank IncGENERAL 04/18 | Huntington, WV | $10K | 2020 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Nirim YouthGENERAL 08/27 | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Facing Hunger Food BankGENERAL 10/03 | Huntington, WV | $10K | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of The HillsGENERAL 01/14 | Kerrville, TX | $9K | 2020 |