Polinger Family Foundation Grants - Jewish Life

The Polinger Family Foundation supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for families and communities through Jewish life engagement. They focus on fostering Jewish identity among young adults and strengthening Jewish life in emerging communities. Although they are not currently accepting unsolicited applications, organizations that align with their mission may send a brief program description for consideration. Their grants prioritize long-term impact and organizational sustainability.

NOTE: The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications or letters of inquiry. We prefer to develop projects in collaboration with organizations aligned with our mission and funding priorities. However, if you believe your program or project would be a good fit with the Foundation’s funding priorities, please email a brief one-page description of your program.
This strategic funding area supports both innovative ideas and historic institutions in two primary ways:

• Fostering Jewish Identity

Funding innovative programs that bring together Jews in their 20s and 30s to explore their Jewish identities and form meaningful communities and expanding resources and opportunities that engage families with young children in Jewish life in creative and dynamic ways.
(We are currently phasing down funding and no longer accepting inquiries for organizations and programs aligned with this area.)
Types of Grants Available
Grants are available for general operating and project support, especially for innovative approaches and new initiatives. Requests for capital and endowment grants are generally not accepted, but the Trustees may initiate such grants at their discretion.

Eligibility

The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that have developed innovative approaches and new programs, as well as those that have ongoing programs with proven records of success in addressing needs within the Foundation’s areas of interest.

Ineligibility

Please note that we are currently engaged in a strategic planning process and not accepting inquiries for organizations and programs aligned with the following areas:Fostering Jewish Identity for Jews in their 20s and 30sBuilding & Strengthening Jewish Life in Emerging CommunitiesEngagement, Appreciation, & the Pursuit of Excellence in the Performing ArtsPromoting Behavioral Health ServicesPromoting School ReadinessCreating a More Civil SocietyGrants are also not available for:Organizations and programs in or about IsraelLegacy Fund giftsCapital campaignsIndividuals