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Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation

EIN 48-1232337 · KS · NTEE T22

Typical grant ~$3K Funds in KS, VA, CA +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation based in KS paid 37 grants totaling $170K to 37 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $47K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY, and JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,724,487
Giving (latest yr)
$170,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
37
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
37
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Charities Aid Foundation of America$47,000
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City$10,500
  • Jewish Community Foundation$10,000
  • Congregation Beth Shalom$9,500
  • Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy$8,000

Where grants went

  • Kansas$61,000 · 15 grants
  • Virginia$47,000 · 1 grant
  • California$33,000 · 12 grants
  • Missouri$17,000 · 5 grants
  • Tennessee$4,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (37)

Charities Aid Foundation of America
Alexandria, VA
Provide Grants to Charitable Organizations
$47,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
Religious, Educational and Charitable Purpose of Tax Exempt Organizationreligious, Educational and Charitable Purpose of Tax Exempt Organization
$10,500
Jewish Community Foundation
Overland Park, KS
To Promote the Practice of Tzedakah (Charity) and the Pursuit of Tikkum Olam (Repairing the World) by Serving As the Advocate for Planned Giving and the Central Resource for Personalized Charitable Funds for Individuals, Families and Organizations IN the Community.
$10,000
Congregation Beth Shalom
Overland Park, KS
Religious, Educational and Charitable Purpose of Tax Exempt Organization
$9,500
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Overland Park, KS
To Support the Emotional, Spiritual, Academic and Physical Growth of Students. to Strive to Cultivate a Generation of Jewish Independent and Ethical Thinkers, Determined to Reach Their Greatest Potential and Have a Positive Impact on Our People and the World.
$8,000
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
Jewish Chaplaincy Program and Food Pantry
$6,000
Burns Recovered Support Group
St Louis, MO
Missouri Children's Burn Camp
$5,000
Judaism Alivejewish Rock Radio
Ballwin, MO
Public Jewish Radioreligious, Educational and Charitable Purpose of Tax Exempt Organization
$5,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation
Brentwood, TN
To Provide Children Affected by Limb Loss With the Prostheses They Need Throughout Childhood and Adolescence and Serving As a Caring Resource, Advocate and Support System for These Children and Their Parents
$4,000
Kc Shepherd's Center
Kansas City, MO
To Advocate for Public Policy and Funding to Support the Growing Population of Older Adults IN Kansas City. to Celebrate Their Contributions and Provide Support and Companionship to Increase Social Activity, Reduce Food Insecurity and Build Lasting Relationships.
$4,000
Stage of Life (Sol) Theatre Company
Carbondale, CA
To Help Children and Young Adults Expand Their Self Concept, Inspire Them to Lead by Example and Educate Them to Build the Social and Emotional Tools IN Order to Live Meaningful Lives
$4,000
Oasis Legal Services
Berkeley, CA
Provide Quality Legal Immigration Services to Under-represented Low-income Groups With a Focus on Lgbtqia+ Communities
$4,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation reported 37 itemized grants totaling $170K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $47K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, among 37 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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