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The Adjuvant Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Virginia Polsky. It holds total assets of $24.5M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. The foundation is governed by 7 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, The Adjuvant Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $995K and $1.2M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $570K, with an average award of $91K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Oregon, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$450K
Based on 17 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.
The Adjuvant Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, OR.
The Adjuvant Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $91K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $570K.
The Adjuvant Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Adjuvant Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles V Polsky | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren K Macdonald | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia Polsky | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard M Polsky | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean Polsky | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Harris Polsky | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Polsky | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$91K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General HospitalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Somerville, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| StreetsquashGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Dieu Donne Paper Mill IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Brooklyn, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Jazz Generation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Wild Salmon CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Firedup4GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Sarre Kent | $10K | 2023 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Saint Ann'S SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Hayward Library FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Hayward, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| New York Public LibraryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Haverford College Corporation Of Haverford CollegeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Haverford, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| ThirteenwnetGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Wqxr New York Public RadioGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |