Information for Grantseekers

Because of the many organizations doing excellent work in the communities we serve, the pool of potential funding partners far exceeds our financial capacity.

The Foundation works hard to stay current in the fields we fund and prefers to collaborate with organizations to develop programs; therefore, we do not accept unsolicited proposals.

If you feel your 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or program strongly aligns with the Foundation’s funding strategies, please email a brief one-page description of your work to info@polingerfoundation.org.

 
 

Please note that we are currently engaged in a strategic planning process and not accepting inquiries for organizations and programs aligned with the following areas:

  • Building & Strengthening Jewish Life in Emerging Communities

  • Engagement, Appreciation, & the Pursuit of Excellence in the Performing Arts

  • Promoting Behavioral Health Services

  • Promoting School Readiness

  • Creating a More Civil Society

Grants are also not available for:

  • Organizations and programs in or about Israel

  • Legacy Fund gifts

  • Capital campaigns

  • Individuals

 

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?”

— Pirke Avot 2:21