David and Janet Polak Foundation

David and Janet Polak Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware with $70.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$70.4Mtotal assets
2014IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants David and Janet Polak Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $2.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc $303K
  • Jewish Federation Council Of Greater Los Angeles $210K
  • Standwithus $200K
  • Barak Ballet $200K
  • Friends Of Elnet $150K
  • Cedars-sinai Medical Center $126K
  • Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $102K
  • American Society For Technion $100K
  • The Jewish Institute For National Security Of Amer $100K
  • Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc $80K
  • Tribe Media Corp $75K
  • Turning Point Usa Inc $65K
  • Moishe House $60K
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $50K
  • University Of Southern California $50K
  • Report Inc $50K
  • Prager University Foundation $50K
  • Middle East Forum $50K
  • Ayn Rand Institute $50K
  • Israel Cancer Research Fund Inc $50K
  • Central Fund Of Israel $45K
  • Los Angeles Jewish Home For The Aging $35K
  • Harold Grinspoon Foundation $25K
  • American Friends Of Sheba Medical Center Inc $25K
  • American Friends Of Israeli Navy Seals Inc $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$2.8M
  • FY2021$2.3M
  • FY2022$2.7M
  • FY2023$2.7M

About David and Janet Polak Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersWilmington, Delaware
  • EIN454797578
  • IRS ruling2014

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is David and Janet Polak Foundation?

David and Janet Polak Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware with $70.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does David and Janet Polak Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of David and Janet Polak Foundation?

David and Janet Polak Foundation's EIN is 454797578. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from David and Janet Polak Foundation?

Private foundations like David and Janet Polak Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with David and Janet Polak Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.