The Polack Foundation
The Polack Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $31.
The Polack Foundation at a glance
In short: The Polack Foundation gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,399,656
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,399,656
- Median grant
- $1,399,656
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Polack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Seattle Foundation ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Jim Polack's Donor Advised | $1,399,656 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,689 | $1,405,314 | $1,399,656 | 1 | $31 | $63 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Polack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Polack Foundation is led by Scott Pollock, Chair & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Scott Pollock
Chair & Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Polack
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Treiger
Vice Chair & Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Rosen
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M Asher
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Polack Foundation
How much does The Polack Foundation give each year?
The Polack Foundation gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Polack Foundation operate?
The Polack Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is The Polack Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Polack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Polack Foundation's EIN?
The Polack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0850767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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