Ign Foundation
Accepts applications
Ign Foundation is a private foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $440,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$440,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $425,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $425,000 | 13 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 20 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank S Polizzi 929 Shigh St Parkway Center 114, West Chester, PA 19382 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (484) 654-1160 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit a brief history of their organization, the reason for the grant request, the amount neccessary and an IRS exemption letter. |
What Ign Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $260,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Delaware | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Chester County | General purpose | $30,000 |
| A Babys Breath | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mothers Home | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mercy Career and Technical High Sch | General purpose | $20,000 |
| T&e Care | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Lasalle Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| PKD Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Patricks Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| First State School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Merion Mercy Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Denis Catholic Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Philip Neri | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Take A Breather | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Thillen Education Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| North Light Community | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy High School | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank S Polizzi
Questions people ask
Does Ign Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ign Foundation give?
$440,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ign Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank S Polizzi (Trustee).
What does Ign Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.