The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $625,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $197,000. 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$625,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$197,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
69% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 16 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 18 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $625,000 | 13 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc 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 Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $614,034 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Storm King Art Center | General operating purpose | $197,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | General operating purpose | $110,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Works & Process | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Asia Society | General operating purpose | $22,500 |
| New York City Ballet | General operating purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City Inc | General operating purpose | $10,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | General operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Triangle Arts Association | General operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General operating purpose | $4,844 |
| Neue Galerie New York | General operating purpose | $4,690 |
Officers and trustees
- Leon Polsky
- Alex Polsky
- Nicholas Polsky
Questions people ask
Does The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc give?
$625,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leon Polsky (President), Alex Polsky (Vp/Treasurer) and Nicholas Polsky (Vp/Secretary).
What does The Hazen Polsky Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.