Bennack Polan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bennack Polan Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $289,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$289,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $253,042 the year before.
83% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $170,880 | 9 | $4.3 million |
| 2023 | $253,042 | 10 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $289,000 | 14 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Bennack Polan 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 Bennack Polan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $93,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $85,000 |
| New York | 4 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $21,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale School of Medicine | Rpl study | $40,000 |
| Yale School of Medicine | Gene therapy | $28,000 |
| Curtain Up Cancer Foundation | The six performance | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation Texas Hill | Flood relief fund | $25,000 |
| St Aloysius Parish | Building campaign | $25,000 |
| Deer Run & Brookwoods Camp | Equipment | $20,000 |
| USA for Unfpa | Children in lebanon | $20,000 |
| USA for Unfpa | Training app for midwives in afghanistan | $20,000 |
| The Marbridge Foundation | Benevolent | $20,000 |
| Ek Powe Elementary | Literary tutoring program | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of the Hills | Tapps academic | $15,000 |
| International Medical Response | Black worker scholarship | $15,000 |
| From the Heart Production | The girls documentary | $15,000 |
| Central Academy of Technology | Art supplies | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank A Bennack Jr
- Mary Lake Polan
- Shelley McCullough
Questions people ask
Does Bennack Polan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bennack Polan Foundation give?
$289,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Bennack Polan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank A Bennack Jr (President), Mary Lake Polan (Vice President) and Shelley McCullough (Secretary).
What does Bennack Polan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.