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Polis Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in HENDERSON, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Jerry E Polis Pres. It holds total assets of $46K. Annual income is reported at $503. Total assets have decreased from $154K in 2011 to $55K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Polis Charitable Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $104K, with a median grant of $257. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2020 to $32K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $67K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $67K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Nevada. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Polis Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV.
Polis Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $104K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $257, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $67K.
Polis Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Polis Charitable Foundation is headquartered in HENDERSON, NV.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry E Polis | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Polis | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daivd Polis | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$21K
Total Assets
$55K
Fair Market Value
$55K
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$18K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$104K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$257
Unique Recipients
4
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ner TamidGENERAL FUND | Henderson, NV | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish NevadaGENERAL FUND | Las Vegas, NV | $257 | 2022 |
| Regeneration Vision CenterGENERAL FUND | Henderson, NV | $250 | 2022 |
| Easter Seals NevadaGENERAL FUND | Las Vegas, NV | $200 | 2020 |