Funder directory Kansas NORMAN & ELAINE POLSKY FAMILY

Private foundation · OVERLAND PARK, KS · EIN 481232337

NORMAN & ELAINE POLSKY FAMILY

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,000–$8,600

median $3,000

Giving (latest FY)

$170,000

37 grants · FY2025

Assets

$4,453,346

gives nationally

Philanthropy · 21%Education · 16%Community improvement · 13%Crime & legal · 12%Human services · 12%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: BRIEF LETTER FORMAT STATING GENERAL NATURE, GOALS AND PURPOSE OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION.

Deadlines: SUBMISSION SHOULD BE MADE BY DECEMBER 31ST FOR REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR.

Restrictions: NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRS 501(C)(3).

Contact: RENEE POLSKY SILVER · 4989 WEST 131ST PLACE, LEAWOOD, KS, 66209 · 9133784411

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION OF AMERICA · ALEXANDRIA, VA PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS $47,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY · OVERLAND PARK, KS RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONRELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE $10,500
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · OVERLAND PARK, KS TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF TZEDAKAH (CHARITY) AND THE PURSUIT OF TIKKUM OLAM (REPAIRING THE WORLD) BY SERVING $10,000
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM · OVERLAND PARK, KS RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION $9,500
HYMAN BRAND HEBREW ACADEMY · OVERLAND PARK, KS TO SUPPORT THE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, ACADEMIC AND PHYSICAL GROWTH OF STUDENTS. TO STRIVE TO CULTIVATE A GENERA $8,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER KANSAS CITY · OVERLAND PARK, KS JEWISH CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM AND FOOD PANTRY $6,000
BURNS RECOVERED SUPPORT GROUP · ST LOUIS, MO MISSOURI CHILDREN'S BURN CAMP $5,000
HADASSAH OF GREATER KANSAS CITY · OVERLAND PARK, KS REGILIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION $2,000
LOS CENZONTLES CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY · SAN PABLO, CA PROVIDE A HUB FOR LATINO ARTISTS WHILE WORKING TO AMPLIFY THEIR MEXICAN ROOTS $3,000
STRIDELABS · RICHMOND, CA TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY PROVIDING TOP QUALITY AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO HELP NONPROFITS AND SOCIALLY-RESPO $1,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.