Polen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3970463
Foundation Overview
Based in Highland Park, IL, Polen Family Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $572,500 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 35 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (46%), Highland Park (12%), Northbrook (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 46% growth trend over 3 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 Polen Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Sport Center For The Disabled | $2,500 | Northfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| America's Vetdogs | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $6,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $2,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | $5,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| College Board Opportunities | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| For Autistic Kids | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hp Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Icfs | $2,000 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish War Veterans Of The Usa | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Josselyn Center | $1,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake County Children's Advocacy | $1,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Of America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $3,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pads Lake County | $1,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paws Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Shirly Ryan Abilitylab | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Ark | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way | $7,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Uso | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $500 | Edwards, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wild Aid | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Sport Center For The Disabled | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aspen Glen Education Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Avenue Animal Hospital | $1,000 | Tinley Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $2,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Board Opportunities | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| For Autistic Kids | $3,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hp Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Icfs | $3,000 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish War Veterans Of The Usa | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake County Children's Advocacy | $1,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake County Family Services | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Of America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Park Foundation | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $2,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pads Lake County | $1,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Scholarship America | $1,000 | Suite, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Uso | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wild Aid | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Sport Center For The Disabled | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aspen Glen Education Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Avenue Animal Hospital | $1,000 | Tinley Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $2,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Board Opportunities | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| For Autistic Kids | $3,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hp Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Icfs | $3,000 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish War Veterans Of The Usa | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake County Children's Advocacy | $1,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake County Family Services | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Of America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Park Foundation | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $2,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pads Lake County | $1,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Scholarship America | $1,000 | Suite, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Uso | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wild Aid | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Sport Center For The Disabled | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aspen Glen Education Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Avenue Animal Hospital | $1,000 | Tinley Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $2,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Board Opportunities | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| For Autistic Kids | $3,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hp Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Icfs | $3,000 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish War Veterans Of The Usa | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake County Children's Advocacy | $1,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake County Family Services | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Of America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Park Foundation | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $2,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pads Lake County | $1,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Scholarship America | $1,000 | Suite, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Uso | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wild Aid | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Vet Dogs | $1,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| College Board Opportunities | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| For Autistic Kids | $3,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hp Community Foundation | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Icfs | $1,500 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jewish War Veterans Of The Usa | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lake County Family Services | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Of America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $2,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pads Lake County | $1,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Paws Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Ark | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Uso | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wild Aid | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitab;e | 2021 |
| Lake County Children's Advocacy | $1,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Vets | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Austrialian Bushfire Crisis | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Childrens Hospital Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| College Band Opportunities | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| For Autistic Kids | $3,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heifer International | $4,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hp Community Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jcfs Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish War Vets Usa | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jimmy Fund | $5,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lake County Children's Advocacy | $1,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lake County Family Services | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Multiple Sclerosis | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| National Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $1,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pads Of Lake County | $1,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Paws | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Saint Jude's Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Ark | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Uso | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wttw Chicago Pbs | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3970463 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2780 RIDGE ROAD Highland Park, IL 60035-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Polen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/sec/director | Edward Polen |
|---|---|
| Treasurer/director | Tamra Polen |
| Asst Secy/director | Bernard A Schlifke |
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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