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Grants paid by Polen Family Foundation C/O Edward Polen

EIN 20-3970463 · Highland Park, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20

Polen Family Foundation C/O Edward Polen of Highland Park, IL (EIN 20-3970463) reported 140 grants paid totaling $445,200 to 55 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$445,200

140 grants

Recipients

55

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202036$86,500
202234$92,000
202335$126,000
202435$140,700

Top recipients

The 55 recipients receiving the most from Polen Family Foundation C/O Edward Polen, by grants paid, out of 55 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Shirly Ryan AbilitylabUChicago, IL2$50,0002024
Aspen Valley Hospital 46-0865487CAspen, CO3$24,2002024
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesUChicago, IL4$23,0002024
Catholic Charities 37-1415829CCarol Stream, IL4$20,5002024
Salvation Army 36-2167910CChicago, IL4$20,0002024
Jimmy FundUBrookline, MA4$20,0002024
United Way 13-1635294DAlexandria, VA3$20,0002024
Massachusetts College of PharmacyUBoston, MA2$20,0002022
For Autistic Kids 32-0005171CGlenview, IL4$16,0002024
Heifer International 71-0699939CLittle Rock, AR4$16,0002024
Hp Community FoundationUHighland Park, IL4$16,0002024
Disabled American VeteransUChicago, IL4$12,0002024
Chicago Zoological Society 36-2167016BBrookfield, IL4$10,0002024
Doctors Without BordersUNew York, NY4$10,0002024
Lurie Children's FoundationUChicago, IL1$10,0002022
Northern Illinois Food Bank 36-3203648BGeneva, IL4$9,0002024
Cancer Wellness Center 36-3604463BNorthbrook, IL4$8,5002024
Multiple Sclerosis 84-3040258DChicago, IL4$8,0002024
The Ark 23-7164967BChicago, IL4$7,0002024
IcfsUNational City, CA3$7,0002024
American Friends of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled 27-5126671BNorthfield, IL3$6,0002024
Wild Aid 88-4164062DSan Francisco, CA3$6,0002024
UsoUChicago, IL4$6,0002024
Tunnel to Towers FoundationUStaten Island, NY2$6,0002024
Chicago Botanical GardenUGlencoe, IL4$6,0002024
Lake County Children's Advocacy 36-3548689CGurnee, IL4$5,5002024
Vision Corps 23-1352349CLancaster, PA1$5,0002024
Austrialian Bushfire CrisisUReno, NV1$5,0002020
College Band Opportunities 20-4811544DHighland Park, IL4$5,0002024
Childrens Hospital ChicagoUChicago, IL1$5,0002020
United Way 37-0735365DChicago, IL1$5,0002020
Jewish War Veterans of the USAUWashington DC, DC3$5,0002024
Michael Reese Health Trust 36-2170910CElgin, IL1$5,0002020
America's Vetdogs 13-2569185DSmithtown, NY2$4,0002024
American Red CrossUChicago, IL2$4,0002022
National Parks Foundation 52-1086761CWashington DC, DC4$4,0002024
Anti-Defamation LeagueUChicago, IL2$4,0002024
Pads of Lake County 36-2948857DWaukegan, IL4$4,0002024
Aspen Community Foundation 84-0829226BBasalt, CO1$3,5002024
Paws Chicago 36-4219778BChicago, IL3$3,0002024
American Cancer SocietyUChicago, IL3$3,0002023
Josselyn Center 36-2217996CNorthbrook, IL2$3,0002024
Lake County Family Services 36-6089769DHighland Park, IL2$2,5002022
Lake Forest Open Lands 36-6162709CLake Forest, IL2$2,0002024
Jcfs ChicagoUChicago, IL1$1,5002020
Jewish War Vets USAUWashington DC, DC1$1,0002020
American VetsUSpringfield, IL1$1,0002020
Saint Jude's Children's HospitalUPeoria, IL1$1,0002020
Scholarship America 23-7039405BSuite, MN1$1,0002022
Paws 37-1341598CChicago, IL1$1,0002020
Avenue Animal HospitalUTinley Park, IL1$1,0002022
Wounded Warrior Foundation 20-2961324DChicago, IL1$1,0002020
Aspen Glen Education FoundationUAspen, CO1$1,0002022
Wttw Chicago PbsUChicago, IL1$5002020
Vail Health Foundation 74-2505662CEdwards, CO1$5002023

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 140 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Polen Family Foundation C/O Edward Polen
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Shirly Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, ILU$25,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, COB$12,700paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Catholic Charities Carol Stream, ILC$10,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Chicago, ILU$10,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024United Way Alexandria, VAD$7,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024For Autistic Kids Glenview, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Jimmy Fund Brookline, MAU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Vision Corps Lancaster, PAC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Salvation Army Chicago, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Hp Community Foundation Highland Park, ILU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, COB$3,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, ILB$3,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024American Friends of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled Northfield, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Doctors Without Borders New York, NYU$2,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Disabled American Veterans Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024America's Vetdogs Smithtown, NYD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Wild Aid San Francisco, CAD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Heifer International Little Rock, ARC$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Multiple Sclerosis of America Chicago, ILD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Icfs National City, CAU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Anti-Defamation League Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024The Ark Chicago, ILB$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Jewish War Veterans of the USA Washington DC, DCU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Chicago Botanical Garden Glencoe, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Josselyn Center Northbrook, ILC$1,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Uso Chicago, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Lake County Children's Advocacy Gurnee, ILC$1,500paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024National Park Foundation Washington DC, DCB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Pads Lake County Waukegan, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024College Board Opportunities Highland Park, ILD$1,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Paws Chicago Chicago, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2024Lake Forest Open Lands Lake Forest, ILC$1,000paidCHARITABLE202533179349102818
2023Shirly Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, ILU$25,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Chicago, ILU$10,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023United Way Alexandria, VAD$7,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, COB$6,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Disabled American Veterans Chicago, ILU$6,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Catholic Charities Carol Stream, ILC$5,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Heifer International Little Rock, ARC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Jimmy Fund Brookline, MAU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023For Autistic Kids Glenview, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Hp Community Foundation Highland Park, ILU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Salvation Army Chicago, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, ILB$3,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023American Friends of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled Northfield, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Doctors Without Borders New York, NYU$2,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023The Ark Chicago, ILB$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Anti-Defamation League Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Icfs National City, CAU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Jewish War Veterans of the USA Washington DC, DCU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Multiple Sclerosis of America Chicago, ILD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Wild Aid San Francisco, CAD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023America's Vetdogs Smithtown, NYD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Josselyn Center Northbrook, ILC$1,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Uso Chicago, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Chicago Botanical Garden Glencoe, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Lake County Children's Advocacy Gurnee, ILC$1,500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023National Park Foundation Washington DC, DCB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023College Board Opportunities Highland Park, ILD$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Lake Forest Open Lands Lake Forest, ILC$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Pads Lake County Waukegan, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Paws Chicago Chicago, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023American Cancer Society Chicago, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2023Vail Health Foundation Edwards, COC$500paidCHARITABLE202443209349104414
2022Lurie Children's Foundation Chicago, ILU$10,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston, MAU$10,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Heifer International Little Rock, ARC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Salvation Army Chicago, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Jimmy Fund Brookline, MAU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Hp Community Foundation Highland Park, ILU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022United Way Alexandria, VAD$5,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022For Autistic Kids Glenview, ILC$3,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Icfs National City, CAU$3,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Catholic Charities Carol Stream, ILC$2,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Doctors Without Borders New York, NYU$2,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Disabled American Veterans Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Multiple Sclerosis of America Chicago, ILD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Wild Aid San Francisco, CAD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, ILB$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022American Red Cross Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022College Board Opportunities Highland Park, ILD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022The Ark Chicago, ILB$2,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Uso Chicago, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Lake County Family Services Highland Park, ILD$1,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Lake County Children's Advocacy Gurnee, ILC$1,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Chicago Botanical Garden Glencoe, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Scholarship America Suite, MNB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Aspen Glen Education Foundation Aspen, COU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Jewish War Veterans of the USA Washington DC, DCU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Paws Chicago Chicago, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Pads Lake County Waukegan, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022American Friends of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled Northfield, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022American Cancer Society Chicago, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022National Park Foundation Washington DC, DCB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2022Avenue Animal Hospital Tinley Park, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202323129349102102
2020Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston, MAU$10,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Michael Reese Health Trust Elgin, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Childrens Hospital Chicago Chicago, ILU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020United Way Chicago, ILD$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Austrialian Bushfire Crisis Reno, NVU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Jimmy Fund Brookline, MAU$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Aspen Valley Hospital Aspen, COC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Salvation Army Chicago, ILC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Heifer International Little Rock, ARC$4,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020For Autistic Kids Glenview, ILC$3,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, ILB$2,500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Doctors Without Borders New York, NYU$2,500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Catholic Charities Carol Stream, ILC$2,500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Multiple Sclerosis Chicago, ILD$2,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020American Red Cross Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Disabled American Veterans Chicago, ILU$2,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Jcfs Chicago Chicago, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Uso Chicago, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Chicago Botanical Garden Glencoe, ILU$1,500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Paws Chicago, ILC$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020National Parks Foundation Washington DC, DCC$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Lake County Family Services Highland Park, ILD$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020College Band Opportunities Highland Park, ILD$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Wounded Warrior Foundation Chicago, ILD$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Saint Jude's Children's Hospital Peoria, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Jewish War Vets USA Washington DC, DCU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020American Vets Springfield, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Hp Community Foundation Highland Park, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Pads of Lake County Waukegan, ILD$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020The Ark Chicago, ILB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Chicago, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020American Cancer Society Chicago, ILU$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Lake County Children's Advocacy Gurnee, ILC$1,000paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809
2020Wttw Chicago Pbs Chicago, ILU$500paidCHARITABLE202143089349101809

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.2202533179349102818
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202443209349104414
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202323129349102102
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202143089349101809

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/203970463.json.

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