The Polinger-Cohen Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPacific Palisades, California · EIN 95-4057529 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$525K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | General support for anti-hate organization in mission "to stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment… | $3,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support: fight hate and bigotry and seek justice through litigation, education and advocacy | $3,000 |
| Vidiots Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support - preserve, grow, and provide access to diverse and rare film library, showcase emerging and master artists, and producing… | $3,000 |
| Wrrap | Los Angeles, CA | Operations of clinics | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support: improve health, increase education rates, provide career skills, and create food businesses. | $2,500 |
| Newh Inc | Shawano, WI | General support: scholarships, education & leadership for networking resource for hospitality industry | $2,000 |
| The Royal Way | Lucerne Valley, CA | General support - annual fund for operating costs & scholarships | $2,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | Los Angeles, CA | General support of a healing community of jewish spirituality, 12 step recovery & psychotherapy | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | General support:provide convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of quality reproductive health care and sexual health… | $1,500 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | Community-Supported npr affiliate, focused on delivering news, music, and culture to southern california | $1,500 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | General support: address homelessness and domestic violence. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349102031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4057529
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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