Greg Richards Larry Polatsch and Scott Weingard Memorial Fund Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Boca Raton, Florida · EIN 13-4192239
- Florida
- Boca Raton
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Florida
- Total giving
- $36KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $230KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE GLS MEMORIAL FUND IS TO HONOR THE MEMORIES OF GREG RICHARDS, LARRY POLTASCH AND SCOTT WEINGARD WHO WERE TRAGICALLY LOST ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 IN THE ATTACH ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS TO PRIMARILY ENDOW SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FOR STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE EDUCAITON. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDED ITS MISSION TO INCLUDE MAKING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER WORTHWHILE ORGANIZED CHARITIES IN MEMORY OF THE THREE INDIVIDUALS HONORED BY THE FUND.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Hospital | $25K | 2023 |
| University of Michigan | $20K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.glsmemorialfund.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.