Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Overland Park, Kansas, registered in 1992, with $169,995 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$170K
▲ 101.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$76K
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Foundation: 363 mo reserves · +55% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $218K (FY2016) to $170K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
55.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$2,000
Net assets
$2.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,995▲101% | $75,660▲1.0% | $2,285,987▲5.6% | $2,287,987▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $84,481▼19.7% | $74,936▼85.7% | $2,164,180▲9.8% | $2,166,180▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $105,272▲159% | $525,579▲1865% | $1,971,028▼9.6% | $1,973,028▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $40,581▼80.0% | $26,745▼91.4% | $2,181,520▼18.0% | $2,183,520▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $203,329▲220% | $311,881▼9.1% | $2,658,926▲5.8% | $2,660,926▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,468▲273% | $343,117▲1201% | $2,512,734▲2.9% | $2,514,734▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,022▼79.8% | $26,372▲3.2% | $2,442,577▲19.1% | $2,444,577▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,167▲33.9% | $25,559▲6.5% | $2,050,030▼4.9% | $2,052,030▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,853▼71.2% | $24,010▲14.8% | $2,156,439▲11.9% | $2,158,439▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $218,090 | $20,921 | $1,927,343 | $1,930,237 | 990 |
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Data for Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Foundation (EIN 48-1092843) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.