Poll Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Poll Family Foundation is a private foundation in Frankfort, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $256,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $231,000. 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$256,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$231,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $240,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $240,000 | 5 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $256,000 | 5 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Poll 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $241,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Donation for general operating purposes | $231,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services | Donation for general operating purposes | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Myra Rubenstein Foundation | Donation for general operating purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- N Barry Poll
- Anita M Poll
- Marissa Teplitsky
- Reid Poll
- Ryan Poll
Questions people ask
Does Poll Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Poll Family Foundation give?
$256,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Poll Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists N Barry Poll (President/Director), Anita M Poll (Treasurer/Director), Marissa Teplitsky (Secretary/Director) and Reid Poll (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.