Polini Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Polini Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$536,256
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $24,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 6 | $474,135 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 7 | $517,723 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 7 | $536,256 |
How to apply
Polini Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Polini Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $23,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | Program operations | $12,500 |
| Breakthrough Sacramento | Program operations | $3,000 |
| Scholarship Fdn of Santa Barbara | Scholarship program | $3,000 |
| Bellarmine College Prep | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
| St Francis High School | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Scholsrship program | $1,500 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | Program operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Polini
- Veronica Polini
Questions people ask
Does Polini Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Polini Family Foundation give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Polini Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Polini (President) and Veronica Polini (Treasurer).
What does Polini Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.