HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION
HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION
WASHINGTON, DC, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
52-6078041
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Women Led
HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION
WASHINGTON, DC, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
52-6078041
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Women Led
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The Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Washington, DC, New York, and Maryland. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, with funding opportunities available only through invitation and relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
25
Foundations
Arts education
Performing arts education
Public arts
Musical ensembles and groups
Orchestral music
Ballet
Choreography
Modern dance
Early childhood education
Maternal and perinatal health
Ethnic and racial minority rights
Diversity and intergroup relations
Voter rights
Information and media literacy
Civic participation
Voter education and registration
Judaism
Performance art
Community organizing
Stress
Community health care
Parent education
Single parent support
In-home aid and personal assistance
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Populations
6
Adults
Children and youth
Families
Single parents
Pregnant people
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc
$3M
10%
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
$1.9M
7%
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
$1.6M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
82
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Maryland. 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 HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER 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 HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.