The Polisseni Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRochester, New York · EIN 16-1611263 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE POLISSENI FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O VPW ASSOCIATES 120 LINDEN OAKS, ROCHESTER NY 14625 |
| Phone | 5856410151 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FORM, PROPOSAL, PROJECT BUDGET, ORGANIZATION OPERATING BUDGET, BOARD OF DIRECTORS LISTING, MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT, COPY OF IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rit | Rochester, NY | Charity | $166,700 |
| St John Fisher College | Rochester, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| Villa of Hope | Rochester, NY | Charity | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross | Rochester, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Rochester, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hunters Hope Foundation | Orchard Park, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Keys | Sherill, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central | Canandaigua, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Rocovery Fitness | Rochester, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Margaret Home | Fairport, NY | Charity | $4,000 |
| Artists Unlimited | Rochester, NY | Charity | $3,500 |
| Rochester Rotary Charitable Foundation | Rochester, NY | Charity | $3,500 |
| David Hochstein Memorial Music School | Rochester, NY | Charity | $3,125 |
| Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center | Rochester, NY | Charity | $3,125 |
| Unity House of Cayuga County | Auburn, NY | Charity | $3,125 |
| Urban League of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charity | $3,125 |
| Nativity Preparatory Academy | Rochester, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Cancer Action | Rochester, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Center for Disability Services | Albany, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Christ for Kidss Ministry | Rush, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Equi Center | Honeoye Falls, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Rochester Education Foundation | Rochester, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies in Western NY | Rochester, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Pluta Cancer Center | Rochester, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Herkimer County | Illio, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Wny Wreckers Inc | Rochester, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $491,700 | 26 |
| 2023 | $555,900 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522689349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1611263
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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