Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc
Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Trumbull, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,000
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jazz Forum Arts ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $8K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Forum Arts Tarrytown, NY | Support Event | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,000 | $6,818 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | $5,818 | $-2,048 | $9,031 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | $16,897 | $109 | $924 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $17,712 | $133 | $908 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc is led by Roy Polayes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Roy Polayes
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Margolis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc
How much does Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc give each year?
Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
Where does Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc operate?
Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marcia M Polayes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1160555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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