Also known as: Howard & Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation · Polinger Foundation
Based on their 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 526078041) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation reported 76 grants totaling $5,606,411 to 66 organizations across 13 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $500,000 to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | $975,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $480,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $333,334 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | AGAWAM, MA | $300,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $237,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | NEW YORK, NY | $211,800 |
| Jewish Funders Network | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 |
| Shabbat Project Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $175,000 |
| Moishe House | ENCINITAS, CA | $150,000 |
| Reboot Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 |
| WAY to Rise | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 |
| Medstar-Georgetown Medical Center Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $130,000 |
| Tides Foundation | LOS ANGELES, CA | $126,000 |
| Color of Change Education Fund Inc | OAKLAND, CA | $125,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $123,579 |
| From the TOP Inc | BOSTON, MA | $110,000 |
| Childrens LAW Center Incorporated | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 |
| Icivics Inc | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 |
| Western States Center Inc | PORTLAND, OR | $100,000 |
| Mamatoto Village Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $80,000 |
| DC Action for Children | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of SAN Francisco Marin & Peninsula | BERKELEY, CA | $75,000 |
| Sixth & I Synagogue Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | WASHINGTON, DC | $65,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,000 |
| DC Public Education Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty LAW Center Inc | MONTGOMERY, AL | $43,750 |
| Levine Music Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $40,000 |
| Bnai Brith Youth Organization Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 |
| 350 ORG | BOSTON, MA | $30,053 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $26,750 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association of District of Columbia | BETHESDA, MD | $25,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | ROCKVILLE, MD | $20,000 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi Inc | BALTIMORE, MD | $12,500 |
| Atlas Performing Arts Center | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Island Housing Trust Corporation | WEST TISBURY, MA | $10,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Inc | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $10,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | $10,000 |
| Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute Inc | EAST POINT, GA | $8,245 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $8,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America Inc | BOSTON, MA | $7,500 |
| Zaka TEL Aviv Inc | JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ | $7,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Tzedek | POTOMAC, MD | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
