Polish Womens Alliance of America Charitable and Educational Foundation
Historical FunderNaperville, Illinois · EIN 36-4480318 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,060,155.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PWA Charitable Educational Fund |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 W Spring Ave, Naperville IL 60540 |
| Phone | 6309454592 |
| mderwinski@hotmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Available on Request |
| 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
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $1,060,155 |
| Catholic Foundation Diocese Lansing | Lansing, MI | Charitable | $224,556 |
| Polish Museum of America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,285,711 | 3 |
| 2023 | $373,493 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640919349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4480318
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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