Private foundation · EIN 52-6078041
Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation
Washington, DC
Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $4.29M in grants and contributions paid across 78 grants, with $142M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc, Harold Grinspoon Foundation and Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning Inc.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | North Bethesda, MD | General Operating Support | $325,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | Pj Library Alliance's Work in North America | $300,000 |
| Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning Inc | Somerville, MA | Dc Expansion | $250,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | Canvas | $200,000 |
| Mem Global | Encinitas, CA | Mhwow & Young Families Pods | $180,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | North Bethesda, MD | Security Enhancements | $180,000 |
| The Shabbat Project Inc | New York, NY | Onetable Across America - Shabbat Dinner for All | $180,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Scaling Adl Anti-Bias Education | $170,000 |
| Childrens Law Center Incorporated | Washington, DC | Early Childhood Behavioral Health Services | $150,000 |
| Reboot Inc | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $115,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | Washington, DC | Arts4all | $112,675 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Boston, MA | Contemporary Antisemitism Initiative | $100,000 |
| Icivics Inc | Cambridge, MA | Icivics Visionary Campaign for 2024 and Beyond | $100,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Washington, DC | Academic Engagement Network: Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement | $100,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | Washington, DC | Antisemitism Platform Expansion | $100,000 |
| Western States Center Inc | Portland, OR | Confronting White Nationalism in Schools - Toolkit Expansion | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | New York, NY | Leatid | $90,000 |
| Dc Public Education Fund | Washington, DC | Ready for Pre-K! | $80,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Boston, MA | The New Communities Project | $75,000 |
| Institute for Curriculum Services | Berkeley, CA | Combatting Antisemitism in Online and Printed Material | $75,000 |
| Repair the World | Brooklyn, NY | Serving with Jewish Purpose | $75,000 |
| Sixth & I Synagogue Inc | Washington, DC | Jewish Life Programming | $75,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | Community Engagement | $75,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Washington, DC | A More Perfect Union | $75,000 |
The 25 largest of 78 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$1.39M · 31 grants
- New York$966K · 14 grants
- Massachusetts$898K · 11 grants
- Maryland$588K · 7 grants
- California$255K · 2 grants
- Oregon$100K · 1 grant
- Alabama$29.5K · 1 grant
- Florida$25K · 3 grants
- Virginia$10K · 1 grant
- Colorado$5.1K · 1 grant
- New Jersey$5K · 1 grant
- Connecticut$5K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,286,118 in grants and contributions paid (78 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc (MD), $325K, Harold Grinspoon Foundation (MA), $300K, Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning Inc (MA), $250K, Jewish Funders Network (NY), $200K and Mem Global (CA), $180K.