Polish Institute of America
Polish Institute of America is a private foundation, based in Pottstown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K.
Polish Institute of America at a glance
In short: Polish Institute of America gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,200
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,200
- -81.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Polish Institute of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa ($30K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Polish Institute of America gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2024) to $120K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Doylestown, PA | General Operating Expense | $30,000 |
| The Associated Polish Home Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Expense | $20,000 |
| Society of Christ Lombard, IL | General Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| St John Cantius Chicago, IL | General Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| St Adalbert Church Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| Gregorian Masses - Czestochowa Doylestown, PA | General Operating Expense | $2,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,319 | $139,891 | $67,200 | 6 | $136,174 | — | $6,662 |
| 2023 | $180,653 | $3,336 | $121,086 | $120,000 | 2 | $121,086 | $3,336 | $11,751 |
| 2022 | $298,403 | $1,076 | $1,062 | — | — | $1,062 | $1,076 | $14,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Polish Institute of America reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polish Institute of America is led by Krystyna Szymanski, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Krystyna Szymanski
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malgorzata Dickerson
Executive Director
Board Member → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Artur Krawczenko
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bronislaw Flisak
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lukasz Szymanski
Vice President
Executive Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stefania Flisak (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Polish Institute of America
How much does Polish Institute of America give each year?
Polish Institute of America gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
What is Polish Institute of America's typical grant size?
Polish Institute of America's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,200, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Polish Institute of America give grants?
Polish Institute of America gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Doylestown, PA (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Polish Institute of America give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Polish Institute of America's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Polish Institute of America's largest grantees?
Polish Institute of America's largest 2024 grantees include Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa ($30,000), The Associated Polish Home ($20,000) and Society of Christ ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Polish Institute of America required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Polish Institute of America reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Polish Institute of America's EIN?
Polish Institute of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2264151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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