Legion of Young Polish Women
Support for local and national organizations promoting charitable and cultural endeavors,focused on the preservation of polish heritage, customs and traditions.
Legion of Young Polish Women at a glance
In short: Legion of Young Polish Women gave $53K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,500
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $371,343
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Legion of Young Polish Women funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fundacja Dar Serca ($13K). Together the top 5 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Legion of Young Polish Women gives
- Giving grew 600% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacja Dar Serca Schiller Park, IL | For expenses related med care | $12,500 |
| Manna Food Bank Mills River, NC | Relief for Hurricane Helene Victims | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Portsmouth, VA | Relief for Hurricane Milton | $10,000 |
| Polonia Dance Ensemble Glenview, IL | Donation for Costumes | $10,000 |
| WICI Song & Dance Company Chicago, IL | 50th Anniversarycostumes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371,343 | $215,170 | $226,907 | $52,500 | 5 | $9,743 |
| 2024 | $381,493 | $341,451 | $340,179 | $49,500 | 5 | $4,138 |
| 2023 | $363,896 | $565,274 | $442,796 | $6,500 | 1 | $1,997 |
| 2022 | $239,706 | $172,728 | $46,228 | $7,500 | 1 | $1,567 |
| 2021 | $124,188 | $18,050 | $45,730 | $10,000 | 1 | $6 |
About Legion of Young Polish Women
Based on IRS filings
Legion of Young Polish Women is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $371K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legion of Young Polish Women is led by Cherilyn Denisiuk, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cherilyn Denisiuk
President
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Makowski
Tech Director
Secretary → Tech Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Kulka
Vice President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Agnieszka Bozek
Membership
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Agnieszka Lesniak-Glodz
Cor Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasia Szymelfenig
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miroslawa Link
Recrd Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Alexandra Golota (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Cherie Farrel (2024) — Director
- Former: Gaby Wojtyla (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kamila Bochenek (2024) — Director
- Former: Klaudia Stolarczuk (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sylvia Tolczyk (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Dorothy Kalinowski (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Evans (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Barbara Machowski (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Peggy Vignocchi (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Eliza Wszolek (2021) — Director
- Former: Josie Nowak (2021) — Director
- Former: Kamila Wilczek (2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Sniezek (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Legion of Young Polish Women
How much does Legion of Young Polish Women give each year?
Legion of Young Polish Women gave $53K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
What is Legion of Young Polish Women's typical grant size?
Legion of Young Polish Women's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legion of Young Polish Women give grants?
Legion of Young Polish Women gives mostly in Illinois: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and Virginia (19%).
Does Legion of Young Polish Women give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Legion of Young Polish Women's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Legion of Young Polish Women's largest grantees?
Legion of Young Polish Women's largest 2025 grantees include Fundacja Dar Serca ($12,500), Manna Food Bank ($10,000) and Mercy Chefs ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Legion of Young Polish Women?
Legion of Young Polish Women reported $371K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $215K.
What is Legion of Young Polish Women?
Legion of Young Polish Women is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $371K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Legion of Young Polish Women's EIN?
Legion of Young Polish Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2552579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Legion of Young Polish Women funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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