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Polen Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $275K. Annual income is reported at $13K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Polen Foundation has made 117 grants totaling $97K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $17K and $42K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $42K distributed across 50 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2K, with an average award of $826.923. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$750
Average Grant
$784
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 22 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, PA.
Polen Foundation has distributed a total of $97K across 117 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $826.923. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2K.
Polen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Polen Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signe Adam | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Russell Polen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tara E Polen | MANAGING DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shirley Polen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$21K
Total Assets
$282K
Fair Market Value
$374K
Net Worth
$282K
Grants Paid
$19K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$52K
Distribution Amount
$17K
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$97K
Average Grant
$826.923
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Appointed Special AdvocatesCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Copake GrangeCHARITABLE | Copake, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Lehigh UniversityCHARITABLE | Bethlahem, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Equality NowCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Ccny-Grove School Of EngineeringCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Americans UnitedCHARITABLE | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Center For Constitutional RightsCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Guttmacher InstituteCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| RainnCHARITABLE | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| People For The American WayCHARITABLE | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterCHARITABLE | Montgomery, AL | $800 | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenCHARITABLE | Washington Dc, DC | $750 | 2023 |
| Women For Women InternationalCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $750 | 2023 |
| Ancram Opera HouseCHARITABLE | Ancram, NY | $700 | 2023 |
| RaicesCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| The Lustgarten FoundationCHARITABLE | Bethpage, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| City HarvestCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Lungevity FoundationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| The Laura Rosenberg FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| AcluCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |