The Polen Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3860198
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Polen Foundation has awarded 226 grants totaling $187,500 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,500, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 44 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
58% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (84%), Bethpage (8%), Ancram (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 28% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Polen Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Women For Women International | $750 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| City Harvest | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $800 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Raices | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rainn | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| People For The American Way | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ancram Opera House | $700 | Ancram, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Copake Grange | $1,500 | Copake, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Women For Women International | $750 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| City Harvest | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $800 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Raices | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rainn | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| People For The American Way | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ancram Opera House | $700 | Ancram, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Copake Grange | $1,500 | Copake, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Harvest | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Raices | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainn | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heifer International | $250 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| People For The American Way | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ancram Opera House | $1,000 | Ancram, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Copake Grange | $750 | Copake, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Harvest | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Raices | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainn | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heifer International | $250 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| People For The American Way | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ancram Opera House | $1,000 | Ancram, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Copake Grange | $750 | Copake, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Harvest | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Raices | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainn | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heifer International | $250 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| People For The American Way | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ancram Opera House | $1,000 | Ancram, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Copake Grange | $750 | Copake, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| City Harvest | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Raices | $750 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Rainn | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hecdc | $1,250 | Jonesville, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| People For The American Way | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| City Harvest | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hispanic Federation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Americares Foundation | $750 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Raices | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $750 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Women For Women International | $1,200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| City Harvest | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,200 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Aclu | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Anti-defamation League | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Global Giving | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hispanic Federation | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Women For Women International | $1,200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| City Harvest | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,200 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Aclu | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Anti-defamation League | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Global Giving | $1,250 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Hispanic Federation | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Foundation For Puerto Rico | $1,250 | San Juan, PR, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Americares - Hurricane Maria Repons | $1,250 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlahem, PA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Laura Rosenberg Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Women For Women International | $1,200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| International Rescue Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Pet Partners | $500 | Bellvue, WA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $500 | Bethpage, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| City Harvest | $400 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,200 | Montgomery, AL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| America's Vetdogs | $500 | Smithtown, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Ccny-grove School Of Engineering | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Americans United | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Aclu | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Guttmacher Institute | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Polen Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 13-3860198 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 252 7TH AVE APT 12P New York, NY 10001-7346 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Polen Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Shirley Polen |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Russell Polen |
| Trustee | Signe Adam |
| Managing Direct | Tara E Polen |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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