Funding search · EIN 481232337 · Overland Park, KS

Norman & Elaine Polsky Family

Name: Norman & Elaine Polsky Family grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

149
grants reported: $750,000
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $3,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Funding pattern

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3 grants matching “prostheses” · $14,000

$4,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation · Brentwood, TN · 2025
To provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring resource, advocate and support system for these children and their parents
$5,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation · Brentwood, TN · 2024
To provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring resource, advocate and support system for these children and their parents
$5,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation · Nashville, TN · 2022
Provides children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring resource, advocate and support system for these children and their parents

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Charities Aid Foundation of America4 grants · $164,000
Village Shalom3 grants · $51,000
Congregation Beth Shalom4 grants · $47,500
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City4 grants · $42,500
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City4 grants · $36,000
Jewish Community Foundation4 grants · $34,000
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy4 grants · $23,000
Wonderscope3 grants · $20,000
Burns Recovered Support Group4 grants · $20,000
Brothers for Life3 grants · $20,000

Giving over time

$213,000

2022

$145,000

2023

$222,000

2024

$170,000

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 149 grants.

$58,000
Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA · 2024
Provide grants to charitable organizations
$47,000
Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA · 2025
Provide grants to charitable organizations
$30,000
Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA · 2022
Provide grants to charitable organizations
$29,000
Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA · 2023
Provide grants to charitable organizations
$25,000
Village Shalom · Overland Park, KS · 2023
Bring dignity, choice, compassion and care to elders during their lives and life transitions.
$25,000
Village Shalom · Overland Park, KS · 2022
Bring dignity, choice, compassion and care to elders during their lives and life transitions.
$15,000
Congregation Beth Shalom · Overland Park, KS · 2024
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$14,000
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2022
Jewish chaplaincy program and food pantry
$13,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2022
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organizationreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$12,000
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2023
Jewish chaplaincy program and food pantry
$12,000
Congregation Beth Shalom · Overland Park, KS · 2022
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$11,000
Congregation Beth Shalom · Overland Park, KS · 2023
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$10,500
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2025
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organizationreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$10,500
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2024
Jewish chaplaincy program and food pantry
$10,500
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2024
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organizationreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$10,000
Jewish Community Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2025
To promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals… read allTo promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals, families and organizations in the community. less
$10,000
Brothers for Life · Seattle, WA · 2024
To empower injured combat soldiers to help recently injured combat soldiers reclaim their lives, fulfull their dreams and continue to serve and inspire the jewish nation
$10,000
Jewish Community Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2024
To promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals… read allTo promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals, families and organizations in the community. less
$10,000
Aspen Country Day School · Aspen, CO · 2022
Commitment to rigorous academics, creative arts, and outdoor education which ignites curiosity, confidence and critical thinking. Encourage students to strive for individual excellence and instills in them a lifelong lo… read allCommitment to rigorous academics, creative arts, and outdoor education which ignites curiosity, confidence and critical thinking. Encourage students to strive for individual excellence and instills in them a lifelong love of learning, sense of purpose and responsible citizenship less
$10,000
Wonderscope · Kansas City, MO · 2022
Museum featuring hands on exhibits about art, science, math and reading designed for children under 8
$9,500
Congregation Beth Shalom · Overland Park, KS · 2025
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$9,000
Jewish Community Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2022
To promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals… read allTo promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals, families and organizations in the community. less
$8,000
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy · Overland Park, KS · 2025
To support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a posi… read allTo support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world. less
$6,000
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2025
Jewish chaplaincy program and food pantry
$5,500
Rose Brooks Center · Kansas City, MO · 2022
Break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse
$5,000
Burns Recovered Support Group · St Louis, MO · 2025
Missouri children's burn camp
$5,000
Judaism Alivejewish Rock Radio · Ballwin, MO · 2025
Public jewish radioreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$5,000
Burns Recovered Support Group · St Louis, MO · 2024
Missouri children's burn camp
$5,000
Denver Dumb Friends League Colorado · Denver, CO · 2024
To provide life changing services for homeless pets and horses
$5,000
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy · Overland Park, KS · 2024
To support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a posi… read allTo support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world. less
$5,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation · Brentwood, TN · 2024
To provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring resource, advocate and support system for these children and their parents
$5,000
Judaism Alivejewish Rock Radio · Chesterfield, MO · 2024
Public jewish radioreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$5,000
Rose Brooks Center · Kansas City, MO · 2024
Break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse
$5,000
Sheps Place Senior Dog Sanctuary · Independence, MO · 2024
To operate a sanctuary for homeless senior dogs in the kansas city area. Provide them with support, attention and new families
$5,000
Stageworx · Olathe, KS · 2024
To provide a summer camp for children which spends the time it takes to not only teach and train campers in the rigors of theater performance, but to impact their hearts and minds through building their off-stage charac… read allTo provide a summer camp for children which spends the time it takes to not only teach and train campers in the rigors of theater performance, but to impact their hearts and minds through building their off-stage character. less
$5,000
University of Kansas Hillel · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Connect jewish students to each other and to their judaism, to inspire and equip the next generation of jewish leaders and to build a thriving jewish community on campus
$5,000
Wonderscope · Kansas City, MO · 2024
Museum featuring hands on exhibits about art, science, math and reading designed for children under 8
$5,000
Brothers for Life · Seattle, WA · 2023
To empower injured combat soldiers to help recently injured combat soldiers reclaim their lives, fulfull their dreams and continue to serve and inspire the jewish nation
$5,000
Burns Recovered Support Group · St Louis, MO · 2023
Missouri children's burn camp
$5,000
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy · Overland Park, KS · 2023
To support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a posi… read allTo support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world. less
$5,000
Jewish Community Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2023
To promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals… read allTo promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned giving and the central resource for personalized charitable funds for individuals, families and organizations in the community. less
$5,000
Wonderscope · Kansas City, MO · 2023
Museum featuring hands on exhibits about art, science, math and reading designed for children under 8
$5,000
Brothers for Life · Seattle, WA · 2022
To empower injured combat soldiers to help recently injured combat soldiers reclaim their lives, fulfull their dreams and continue to serve and inspire the jewish nation
$5,000
Burns Recovered Support Group · St Louis, MO · 2022
Missouri children's burn camp
$5,000
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy · Overland Park, KS · 2022
To support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a posi… read allTo support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. To strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world. less
$5,000
Jewish Rock Radio · Chesterfield, MO · 2022
Public jewish radioreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$5,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation · Nashville, TN · 2022
Provides children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring resource, advocate and support system for these children and their parents
$5,000
Reach Out and Read Kansas City · Kansas City, KS · 2022
To build a stronger and more equitable community by being the example our children need in the world today. Provide books that reflect the diversity of people and cultures of our community.
$4,000
Jordan Thomas Foundation · Brentwood, TN · 2025
To provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring resource, advocate and support system for these children and their parents
$4,000
Kc Shepherd'S Center · Kansas City, MO · 2025
To advocate for public policy and funding to support the growing population of older adults in kansas city. To celebrate their contributions and provide support and companionship to increase social activity, reduce food… read allTo advocate for public policy and funding to support the growing population of older adults in kansas city. To celebrate their contributions and provide support and companionship to increase social activity, reduce food insecurity and build lasting relationships. less
$4,000
Oasis Legal Services · Berkeley, CA · 2025
Provide quality legal immigration services to under-represented low-income groups with a focus on lgbtqia+ communities
$4,000
Stage of Life (Sol) Theatre Company · Carbondale, CA · 2025
To help children and young adults expand their self concept, inspire them to lead by example and educate them to build the social and emotional tools in order to live meaningful lives
$4,000
Groupmuse Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
Provide musicians with technology, tools and training to cultivate and connect to online audiences, support educational and outreach projects that welcomes people of all backgrounds
$4,000
Lyric Center for Lgbtq Youth · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To build community and inspire positive social change through eduation enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lgbtqq youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, gen… read allTo build community and inspire positive social change through eduation enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lgbtqq youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders and abilities less
$4,000
Oasis Legal Services · Berkeley, CA · 2024
Provide quality legal immigration services to under-represented low-income groups with a focus on lgbtqia+ communities
$4,000
Our Family Coalition · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To advance equity for the full and expanding spectrum of lgbtq families and children through support, education and advocacy.
$4,000
Ridhwan Foundationn · Berkeley, CA · 2024
Provide teacher training support
$4,000
Rose Brooks Center · Kansas City, MO · 2023
Break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse
$4,000
Dumb Friends League · Denver, CO · 2022
Provide life changing services for homeless pets and horses
$4,000
Groupmuse Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Provide musicians with technology, tools and training to cultivate and connect to online audiences, support educational and outreach projects that welcomes people of all backgrounds
$4,000
Metropolitan Ensemble Theater · Kansas City, MO · 2022
Performing arts theater committed to the art of the story to deepen understanding of each other and ourselves
$4,000
Oasis Legal Services · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Provide quality legal immigration services to under-represented low-income groups with a focus on lgbtqia+ communities
$4,000
The Spahr Center · Corte Madera, CA · 2022
Serve, support and empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and everyone in the county living with and affected by hiv
$3,500
Jewish Community Center · Overland Park, KS · 2025
To build a strong, vibrant, and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy, based on jewish values, heritage and culture.
$3,000
Groupmuse Foundation · New York, NY · 2025
Provide musicians with technology, tools and training to cultivate and connect to online audiences, support educational and outreach projects that welcomes people of all backgrounds
$3,000
Humane Colorado · Denver, CO · 2025
To provide shelter adoption fees, food, medical care
$3,000
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy · San Pablo, CA · 2025
Provide a hub for latino artists while working to amplify their mexican roots
$3,000
Lyric Center for Lgbtq Youth · San Francisco, CA · 2025
To build community and inspire positive social change through eduation enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lgbtqq youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, gen… read allTo build community and inspire positive social change through eduation enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lgbtqq youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders and abilities less
$3,000
Menbe'S Way Foundation · Richmond, CA · 2025
To support those most vulnerable in our community including victims of domestic violence, children and individuals who are homeless.
$3,000
Our Family Coalition · San Francisco, CA · 2025
To advance equity for the full and expanding spectrum of lgbtq families and children through support, education and advocacy.
$3,000
Ridhwan Foundationn · Berkeley, CA · 2025
Provide teacher training support
$3,000
Congregation Sha'Ar Zahav-the Rainbow Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$3,000
Horizons Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Help improve lives of lgbt communityreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$3,000
Jewish Family & Children'S Services of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Lifeline for children, adults, and families facing personal crises or challenges
$3,000
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy · San Pablo, CA · 2024
Provide a hub for latino artists while working to amplify their mexican roots
$3,000
Richmond Community Foundation · Richmond, CA · 2024
Mobilize the power of connection to build healthy thriving communities -- restore neighborhoods, health community growth, quality education and public safety
$3,000
Southern Poverty Law Center · Montgomery, AL · 2024
Help seek justice for most vulnerable members of society
$3,000
Judaism Alivejewish Rock Radio · Chesterfield, MO · 2023
Public jewish radioreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$3,000
Jewish Family & Children'S Services of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Lifeline for children, adults, and families facing personal crises or challenges
$3,000
Ridhwan Foundationn · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Provide teacher training support
$2,500
Congregation Sha'Ar Zahav-the Rainbow Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,500
Horizons Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Help improve lives of lgbt communityreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,500
Jewish Family & Children'S Services of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Lifeline for children, adults, and families facing personal crises or challenges
$2,500
Jewish Community Center · Overland Park, KS · 2023
To enrich the diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon jewish values, heritage and culture. To help promote the jewish culture festival
$2,000
Hadassah of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2025
Regilious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Midwest Center for Holocaust Education · Overland Park, KS · 2025
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Rose Brooks Center · Kansas City, MO · 2025
Break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse
$2,000
Safehome · Overland Park, KS · 2025
To provide shelter, individual and group counseling, court and legal support and community programs and engagement dedicated to ending intimate partner abuse.
$2,000
Southern Poverty Law Center · Montgomery, AL · 2025
Help seek justice for most vulnerable members of society
$2,000
University of Kansas Hillel · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Connect jewish students to each other and to their judaism, to inspire and equip the next generation of jewish leaders and to build a thriving jewish community on campus
$2,000
Camp Sabra · St Louis, MO · 2024
A community that fosters life-long friendships, jewish identity, and encourages social and physical growth
$2,000
Hadassah of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2024
Regilious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Midwest Center for Holocaust Education · Overland Park, KS · 2024
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Producers Association Inc (Woodminster Summer Muscials) · Oakland, CA · 2024
To provide affordable family entertainment, to produce shows that challenge the status quo,
$2,000
Sol Theatre Company · Carbondale, CA · 2024
To help children and young adults expand their self concept, inspire them to lead by example and educate them to build the social and emotional tools in order to live meaningful lives
$2,000
Congregation Sha'Ar Zahav-the Rainbow Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Groupmuse Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Provide musicians with technology, tools and training to cultivate and connect to online audiences, support educational and outreach projects that welcomes people of all backgrounds
$2,000
Hadassah of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS · 2023
Regilious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Horizons Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Help improve lives of lgbt communityreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization
$2,000
Jewish Family & Children'S Services of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Lifeline for children, adults, and families facing personal crises or challenges

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