CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4134174
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Carol Bernick Family Foundation, operating under Polished Nickel Capital Management, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $451,000 in grants paid to 302 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages with nonprofits primarily through invitation-only pathways. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
$805.5K
12%
FRIENDS OF PRENTICE
$193.1K
3%
Northwestern University
$186K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT?
No. CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT give?
CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Louisiana, and Kentucky. 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 CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT make each year?
In 2024, CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $451 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT fund recently?
In 2024, CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND, FRIENDS OF PRENTICE, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT?
CAROL BERNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O POLISHED NICKEL CAPITAL MGMT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.