Polk Bros Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Polk Bros Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.3 million in 568 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$19.3 million
- Number of grants568
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$439 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $24.5 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26.6 million | 716 | $409 million |
| 2023 | $24.5 million | 676 | $434 million |
| 2024 | $19.3 million | 568 | $439 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anna Lee Polk Bros Foundation 20 W Kinzie St, Reet Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60654 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 527-4684 |
| What to submit | Application form available from foundation office and website |
| Deadlines | Continuous |
| Restrictions | Must be organization exempt under sec 501(c)(3) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Polk Bros Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $23,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 510 | $18.5 million |
| New York | 17 | $388,650 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $130,450 |
| California | 5 | $122,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $35,250 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $26,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $11,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,370 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Immigrant Funders Collaborative | Special Projects | $250,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Special Projects | $250,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Education | $250,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Special Projects | $250,000 |
| Navy Pier Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $250,000 |
| Window to the World Communications | Special Projects | $200,000 |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Strong Communities | $180,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Health | $170,000 |
| Chicago Community Loan Fund | Strong Communities | $160,000 |
| WBEZChicago Public Media | Special Projects | $160,000 |
| Tapestry 360 Health | Health | $150,000 |
| UIC Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships | Health | $150,000 |
| Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities | Strong Communities | $150,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | Education | $140,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Strong Communities | $135,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Health | $125,000 |
| University of Chicago Urban Education Institute | Education | $125,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU | Strong Communities | $125,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Arts Access and Learning | $120,000 |
| Forefront | Special Projects | $115,000 |
| Leading Educators Inc | Education | $112,000 |
| Chicago Jobs Council | Strong Communities | $110,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Strong Communities | $100,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Education | $100,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | Education | $100,000 |
| Thresholds | Strong Communities | $100,000 |
| Arts Work Fund for Organizational Dev | Special Projects | $100,000 |
| Icirr | Special Projects | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago | Strong Communities | $100,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Strong Communities | $100,000 |
| Ampt | Initiatives | $100,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Education | $100,000 |
| University of ChicagoNetwork for College Success | Education | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Education | $100,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Strong Communities | $90,000 |
| Jane Addams Resource Corporation | Strong Communities | $90,000 |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp | Strong Communities | $90,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Arts Access and Learning | $90,000 |
| Teach For America | Education | $80,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Education | $80,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gillian Darlow
- Elizabeth Connelly
- David Snyder
- Nancy Lewis
- Ellen Multack
- Sandra P Guthman
- Cherryl Thomas
- Roberto Herencia
- Peter Howard
- Jill Cutler
- James Fawley
- Amy Hill
Questions people ask
Does Polk Bros Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Continuous.
How much does Polk Bros Foundation Inc give?
$19.3 million in tax year 2024, across 568 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Polk Bros Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gillian Darlow (Ceo & Assistant Secretary), Elizabeth Connelly (Director), David Snyder (Director) and Nancy Lewis (Chair) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Polk Bros Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.