Private foundation · EIN 47-2493486 · Frankfort, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Poll Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $256K total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$256K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish United FundChicago, ILDonation for general operating purposes$231K
Friends of the Israeli Defense ForcesNew York, NYGeneral purposes$10K
Camp One Step By Children's Oncology ServicesChicago, ILDonation for general operating purposes$5,000
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCGeneral purposes$5,000
Myra Rubenstein FoundationWest Highland Park, ILDonation for general operating purposes$5,000

By state: Illinois 3 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Poll Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Illinois, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Poll Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Poll Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $256K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Poll Family Foundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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