Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 48-1232337 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$170K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RENEE POLSKY SILVER |
|---|---|
| Address | 4989 WEST 131ST PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66209 |
| Phone | 9133784411 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER FORMAT STATING GENERAL NATURE, GOALS AND PURPOSE OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION SHOULD BE MADE BY DECEMBER 31ST FOR REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRS 501(C)(3). |
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
59% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | Alexandria, VA | Provide grants to charitable organizations | $47,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organizationreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt… | $10,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Overland Park, KS | To promote the practice of tzedakah (charity) and the pursuit of tikkum olam (repairing the world) by serving as the advocate for planned… | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Overland Park, KS | Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization | $9,500 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | Overland Park, KS | To support the emotional, spiritual, academic and physical growth of students. to strive to cultivate a generation of jewish independent… | $8,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Jewish chaplaincy program and food pantry | $6,000 |
| Burns Recovered Support Group | St Louis, MO | Missouri children's burn camp | $5,000 |
| Judaism Alivejewish Rock Radio | Ballwin, MO | Public jewish radioreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Brentwood, TN | To provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serving as a caring… | $4,000 |
| Oasis Legal Services | Berkeley, CA | Provide quality legal immigration services to under-represented low-income groups with a focus on lgbtqia+ communities | $4,000 |
| Stage of Life (Sol) Theatre Company | Carbondale, CA | To help children and young adults expand their self concept, inspire them to lead by example and educate them to build the social and… | $4,000 |
| Kc Shepherd's Center | Kansas City, MO | To advocate for public policy and funding to support the growing population of older adults in kansas city. to celebrate their… | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Overland Park, KS | To build a strong, vibrant, and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy, based on jewish values, heritage and culture. | $3,500 |
| Groupmuse Foundation | New York, NY | Provide musicians with technology, tools and training to cultivate and connect to online audiences, support educational and outreach… | $3,000 |
| Ridhwan Foundationn | Berkeley, CA | Provide teacher training support | $3,000 |
| Lyric Center for Lgbtq Youth | San Francisco, CA | To build community and inspire positive social change through eduation enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership… | $3,000 |
| Our Family Coalition | San Francisco, CA | To advance equity for the full and expanding spectrum of lgbtq families and children through support, education and advocacy. | $3,000 |
| Humane Colorado | Denver, CO | To provide shelter adoption fees, food, medical care | $3,000 |
| Menbe's Way Foundation | Richmond, CA | To support those most vulnerable in our community including victims of domestic violence, children and individuals who are homeless. | $3,000 |
| Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy | San Pablo, CA | Provide a hub for latino artists while working to amplify their mexican roots | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Lifeline for children, adults, and families facing personal crises or challenges | $2,500 |
| Horizons Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Help improve lives of lgbt communityreligious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Congregation Sha'ar Zahav-The Rainbow Fund | San Francisco, CA | Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Help seek justice for most vulnerable members of society | $2,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Kansas City, MO | Break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse | $2,000 |
| Midwest Center for Holocaust Education | Overland Park, KS | Religious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization | $2,000 |
| University of Kansas Hillel | Lawrence, KS | Connect jewish students to each other and to their judaism, to inspire and equip the next generation of jewish leaders and to build a… | $2,000 |
| Safehome | Overland Park, KS | To provide shelter, individual and group counseling, court and legal support and community programs and engagement dedicated to ending… | $2,000 |
| Hadassah of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Regilious, educational and charitable purpose of tax exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Maddie's Mission | Prairie Village, KS | To raise awareness and provide funding to support treatment and a cure for angelman syndrome and other rare diseases. | $1,500 |
| Producers Association Inc (Woodminster Summer Muscials) | Oakland, CA | To provide affordable family entertainment, to produce shows that challenge the status quo, | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | Overland Park, KS | To serve as a premier and influential advocate for combating antisemitism and pursuing justice. | $1,000 |
| Village Shalom | Overland Park, KS | To nurture the physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of every individual whom we are privileged to serve, inspired by our… | $1,000 |
| Sheps Place Senior Dog Sanctuary | Independence, MO | To operate a sanctuary for homeless senior dogs in the kansas city area. provide them with support, attention and new families | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Prairie Village, KS | Social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms | $1,000 |
| The Shul - Chabad of Leawood | Overland Park, KS | To reach out to others with acts of goodness and kindness. to help the needy regardless of background or belief. | $1,000 |
| Stridelabs | Richmond, CA | To close the digital divide by providing top quality affordable services to help nonprofits and socially-responsible businessess leverage… | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620989349101017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1232337
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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