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Also known as: C/O EDWARD POLEN
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Polen Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Edward Polen. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $581K. Total assets have grown from $198K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Polen Family Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $263K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $84K and $92K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Colorado, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 32 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.
Polen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, CO.
Polen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $263K across 102 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Polen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Polen Family Foundation is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Polen | PRES/SEC/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bernard A Schlifke | ASST SECY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tamra Polen | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$263K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United WayCHARITABLE | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Disabled American VeteransCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| American Cancer SocietyCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Childrens HospitalCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Lurie Children'S FoundationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts College Of PharmacyCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Jimmy FundCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hp Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Heifer InternationalCHARITABLE | Little Rock, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| IcfsCHARITABLE | National City, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| For Autistic KidsCHARITABLE | Glenview, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological SocietyCHARITABLE | Brookfield, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Cancer Wellness CenterCHARITABLE | Northbrook, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesCHARITABLE | Carol Stream, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| The ArkCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| College Board OpportunitiesCHARITABLE | Highland Park, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankCHARITABLE | Geneva, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Wild AidCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical GardenCHARITABLE | Glencoe, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| UsoCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Lake County Children'S AdvocacyCHARITABLE | Gurnee, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Lake County Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Highland Park, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Scholarship AmericaCHARITABLE | Suite, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Aspen Glen Education FoundationCHARITABLE | Aspen, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Avenue Animal HospitalCHARITABLE | Tinley Park, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Sport Center For The DisabledCHARITABLE | Northfield, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Jewish War Veterans Of The UsaCHARITABLE | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Pads Lake CountyCHARITABLE | Waukegan, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Paws ChicagoCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| National Park FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley HospitalCHARITABLE | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2021 |