Polisseni Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Polisseni Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in upstate New York by supporting organizations that address community needs in education, human services, and civic improvement. To apply, organizations must submit their IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter and ensure their applications are formatted correctly. All submissions must be made two weeks before the scheduled board meeting for consideration.
NOTE: Applications must be in an approved format to be considered at our board meetings. Applications must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled board meeting date.
Improving quality of life in upstate New York.
To assist organizations and groups in meeting community need and improving the quality of life in the areas of education, human services, and civic improvement within upstate New York.
Eligibility
Organization must attached their Copy of IRS 501(c) (3) Determination Letter.
What The Polisseni Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 26
- Total given
- $492K
- Median grant
- $3,125
- Range
- $1,000–$167K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; Orchard Park, NY; Sherill, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Rit · Rochester, NY
Charity
$167K
St John Fisher College · Rochester, NY
Charity
$150K
Villa of Hope · Rochester, NY
Charity
$75K
American Red Cross · Rochester, NY
Charity
$25K
The Salvation Army · Rochester, NY
Charity
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Human services
- Community development
- Foundation
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