Poll Family Foundation

EIN 47-2493486 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IL, NY, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Poll Family Foundation based in IL paid 5 grants totaling $256K to 5 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $231K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included JEWISH UNITED FUND, FRIENDS OF THE ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES, and CAMP ONE STEP BY CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY SERVICES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,178,829
Giving (latest yr)
$256,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
5
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish United Fund$231,000
  • Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces$10,000
  • Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services$5,000
  • Myra Rubenstein Foundation$5,000
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum$5,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$241,000 · 3 grants
  • New York$10,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Jewish United Fund
Chicago, IL
Donation for General Operating Purposes
$231,000
Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces
New York, NY
General Purposes
$10,000
Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services
Chicago, IL
Donation for General Operating Purposes
$5,000
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, DC
General Purposes
$5,000
Myra Rubenstein Foundation
West Highland Park, IL
Donation for General Operating Purposes
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Poll Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Poll Family Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $256K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $231K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include JEWISH UNITED FUND, FRIENDS OF THE ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES, CAMP ONE STEP BY CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY SERVICES, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Poll Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Poll Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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