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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Community development
  • Foundation

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