The Adjuvant Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Adjuvant Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$25.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $995,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $995,000 | 7 | $25.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 9 | $25.8 million |
How to apply
The Adjuvant 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 The Adjuvant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $715,000 |
| New York | 6 | $435,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Program support | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Program support | $215,000 |
| Dieu Donne Paper Mill Inc | General operating support/annual gift | $125,000 |
| Streetsquash | General operating support/annual gift | $125,000 |
| Jazz Generation Inc | General operating support/annual gift | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Streetsquash | General operating support/annual gift | $50,000 |
| Dieu Donne Paper Mill Inc | General operating support/annual gift | $35,000 |
| FIREDUP4 | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles V Polsky
- George Polsky
- James Harris Polsky
- Jean Polsky
- Richard M Polsky
- Virginia Polsky
- Lauren K Macdonald
Questions people ask
Does The Adjuvant Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Adjuvant Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Adjuvant Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles V Polsky (Vice President/Director), George Polsky (Vice President/Director), James Harris Polsky (Vice President/Director) and Jean Polsky (Vice President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Adjuvant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.