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This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Polis Schutz Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a grantmaking entity that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. In 2019, the foundation awarded a total of $12.5 million across 87 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO CONDUCT OR SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO.
Total Funding Given
$12.5M
2019
Grantees funded
87
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz
Board Member
B
Beth Sirull
Board Member
S
Stephen Schutz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Colorado. 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 THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $12.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, and NEW AMERICA SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE POLIS SCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.