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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Bernard & Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only. In 2025, the trust awarded a total of $162.5K across nine grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$162.5K
2025
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
S
Suzanne C Schoomer
Board Member
W
William J Podolsky
Board Member
M
Michael D Podolsky
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST give?
BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Missouri, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $163 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION, and POSHARD FOUNDATION FOR ABUSED CHILDREN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST?
BERNARD & NAOMI L PODOLSKY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.