Ign Foundation
Historical FunderWest Chester, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7653516 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK S POLIZZI |
|---|---|
| Address | 929 SHIGH ST PARKWAY CENTER 114, WEST CHESTER PA 19382 |
| Phone | 4846541160 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF HISTORY OF THEIR ORGANIZATION, THE REASON FOR THE GRANT REQUEST, THE AMOUNT NECCESSARY AND AN IRS EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project | Norristown, PA | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Chester County | West Chester, PA | General purpose | $30,000 |
| A Babys Breath | Collegeville, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mothers Home | Darby, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mercy Career and Technical High Sch | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| T&e Care | Southeastern, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Lasalle Academy | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Patricks Center | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| First State School | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy | Ambler, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Merion Mercy Academy | Merion Station, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Denis Catholic Church | Havertown, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Philip Neri | Lafayette Hill, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Take a Breather | Narberth, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Thillen Education Foundation | Greensboro, GA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| North Light Community | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy High School | Lower Gwynedd, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $425,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7653516
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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