Polaris Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 38-3947832 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$31K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$638K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,200 and $17,500.
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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolcc | Santa Clara, CA | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief | Taipei City, TW | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Purdue Foundation | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $5,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,700 | 3 |
| 2023 | $19,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $31,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610289349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3947832
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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