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Podolsky Family Foundation is a private corporation based in RIVERWOODS, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Debbie Marcusson. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $350K. Total assets have grown from $2.4M in 2010 to $3.5M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Colorado. According to available records, Podolsky Family Foundation has made 186 grants totaling $350K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $172K and $178K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $27K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 127 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, Colorado, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 27 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Podolsky Family Foundation reported 186 individual grants totaling $350,006 between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $500. Half of those grants fell between $250 and $1,600. Its largest single grant in the record was $27,036. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $194,916 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in IL (66 of 186), followed by CO (26) and NY (19). In total the foundation's grantees span 27 states. Of its 131 distinct grantees, 42 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Jewish United Fund ($50,000), Stanford University ($20,000) and Roycemore School ($15,000).
Computed from 186 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 27 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 72 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.
Podolsky Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 186 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, CO.
Podolsky Family Foundation has distributed a total of $350K across 186 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $27K.
Podolsky Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Podolsky Family Foundation is headquartered in RIVERWOODS, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 27 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah A Marcusson | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Podolsky | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy L Gunning | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randy Podolsky | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$195K
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
$178K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$127K
Distribution Amount
$175K
Total Grants
186
Total Giving
$350K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
127
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaker Media FoundationCharitable Donation | Bonsall, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| United WayCharitable Donation | Alexandria, VI | $1K | 2023 |
| American Diabetes AssociationCharitable Donation | Arlington, VA | $550 | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyCharitable Donation | Hagerstown, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth ShalomCharitable Donation | Northbrook, IL | $23K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeCharitable Donation | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Roycemore SchoolCharitable Donation | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Telluride ArtsCharitable Donation | Telluride, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement FoundationCharitable Donation | Tuckahoe, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defenses ForcesCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| JcysCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| RaviniaCharitable Donation | Highland Park, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahCharitable Donation | Jerusalem | $3K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeCharitable Donation | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Educare ChicagoCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| JcfsCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding TogetherCharitable Donation | Aurora, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Glencoe Junior KindergartenCharitable Donation | Glencoe, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomCharitable Donation | Northbrook, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater NaplesCharitable Donation | Naples, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Countryside Montessori SchoolCharitable Donation | Northbrook, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Coast Guard FoundationCharitable Donation | Stonington, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Waukegan Water Safety AssociationCharitable Donation | Riverwoods, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Coast Guard Mutual AssistanceCharitable Donation | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Brandeis UniversityCharitable Donation | Waltham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundCharitable Donation | Rockville Centre, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Artis-NaplesCharitable Donation | Naples, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationCharitable Donation | Madison, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Telluride Adaptive SportsCharitable Donation | Telluride, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Koto-FmCharitable Donation | Telluride, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Jcfs Residential SupportsCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation- Uic CenterCharitable Donation | Urbana, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Rip Medical DebtCharitable Donation | Boston, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankCharitable Donation | Geneva, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationCharitable Donation | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Telluride Emergency Medical Technician AssociationCharitable Donation | Telluride, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Sior FoundationCharitable Donation | Chicago, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Parkinson'S FoundationCharitable Donation | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Second Chance Humane SocietyCharitable Donation | Reidway, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Sierra Leone RisingCharitable Donation | West Hollywood, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicagoland Food DepositoryCharitable Donation | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Feed My Starving ChildrenCharitable Donation | Schaumburg, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Placerville Volunteer Fire DepartmentCharitable Donation | Placerville, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaCharitable Donation | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Jcc ChicagoCharitable Donation | Northbrook, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Telluride Food PantryCharitable Donation | Telluride, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Educ CenterCharitable Donation | Naples, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| The Safina CenterCharitable Donation | Setauket, NE | $1K | 2023 |
| San Miguel Resource CenterCharitable Donation | Telluride, CO | $1K | 2023 |