The Polevoy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Polevoy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayne, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $90,000 the year before.
4% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,000 | 34 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 28 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 27 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Polevoy 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 The Polevoy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $27,650 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $9,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,000 |
| California | 3 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,700 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Charitable gift | $12,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable gift | $8,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable gift | $7,000 |
| MIT Alumni Fund | Charitable gift | $6,500 |
| Alzheimers Fdn of America | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Galup | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Gallup Community Health | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Jewish Federation of North Jersey | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Tikvah | Charitable gift | $3,900 |
| Vision of Children Foundation | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Iisrael Defense Forces | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| The Georgia Tech Foundation | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Gary Senise Fdn | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Eden Institute Foundation | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics NJ | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| The Valerie Fund | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| North Jersey Concert Band | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| 200 Club of Essex County | Charitable gift | $250 |
| Babson College | Charitable gift | $200 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Charitable gift | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Polevoy
- IRA Polevoy
- Steven Polevoy
Questions people ask
Does The Polevoy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Polevoy Family Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Polevoy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Polevoy (Vice President), IRA Polevoy (Treasurer) and Steven Polevoy (Trustee).
What does The Polevoy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.