Polish Institute of America
Preselected recipients only
Polish Institute of America is a private foundation in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $67,200 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$67,200
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was down from $120,000 the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $298,403 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | 2 | $180,653 |
| 2023 | $67,200 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Polish Institute of America 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 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $57,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa | General operating expense | $30,000 |
| The Associated Polish Home | General operating expense | $20,000 |
| Society of Christ | General operating expense | $5,000 |
| St John Cantius | General operating expense | $5,000 |
| St Adalbert Church | General operating expense | $5,000 |
| Gregorian Masses - Czestochowa | General operating expense | $2,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Krystyna Szymanski
- Lukasz Szymanski
- Malgorzata Dickerson
- FR Artur Krawczenko
- Bronislaw Flisak
Questions people ask
Does Polish Institute of America accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Polish Institute of America give?
$67,200 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Polish Institute of America?
Its 2023 filing lists Krystyna Szymanski (President/Treasurer), Lukasz Szymanski (Vice President), Malgorzata Dickerson (Executive Director) and FR Artur Krawczenko (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.