Private foundation · EIN 27-6958071 · Newtonville, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Polynate Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $6.6M total, median $350K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$6.6M
Median grant
$350K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHCommunity good$6.1M
National Math CampsLincolnshire, ILCommunity good$350K
Promys IncBoston, MACommunity good$150K

By state: Ohio 1 · Illinois 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Polynate Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newtonville, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Polynate Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Polynate Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6.6M across 3 grants, a median of $350K.

Where does Polynate Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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