Howard and Geraldine Polinger
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 526078041 · Private foundation
Howard and Geraldine Polinger is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.2M in grants paid and $57.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 472 individual grants from this funder — $23.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Howard and Geraldine Polinger funds
Howard and Geraldine Polinger's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, rural communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc ISRAEL CRISIS RELIEF FUND | North Bethesda, MD | $500K | 2024 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE | Washington, DC | $480K | 2024 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE | Washington, DC | $480K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Howard and Geraldine Polinger
Howard and Geraldine Polinger's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at polingerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Howard and Geraldine Polinger
- Does Howard and Geraldine Polinger accept grant applications?
- Howard and Geraldine Polinger's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Howard and Geraldine Polinger fund?
- Howard and Geraldine Polinger's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc, Childrens Hospital Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Howard and Geraldine Polinger give in grants?
- Howard and Geraldine Polinger reported $3.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.7M over 472 grants.
- Where is Howard and Geraldine Polinger located?
- Howard and Geraldine Polinger is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 526078041.
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