Bernard & Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Illinois · EIN 27-6988236 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$162K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$17,500
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Community High School Foundation | Fairfield, IL | Trip to washington DC | $75,000 |
| Wsiu-Fm National Public Radio | Carbondale, IL | National public radio | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region | St Louis, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Poshard Foundation for Abused Children | Carterville, IL | Women and children assistance program | $17,500 |
| John R & Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation | Mt Vernon, IL | Chamber music endowment | $10,000 |
| Jesus Name Pentecostal Church | Fairfield, IL | Meals for the hungry | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois | Belleville, IL | Camp ben frankel operations | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630439349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6988236
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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