Polk Bros Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-6108293 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $43.8M
- Grants reported
- 1,244
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 568 | $19.3M |
| 2023 | 676 | $24.5M |
Where Polk Bros Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Pier Inc | Chicago, IL | Arts Access and Learning | 2023 | $250K |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Education | 2023 | $250K |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2023 | $250K |
| Illinois Immigrant Funders Collaborative | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2023 | $250K |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2023 | $250K |
| ChiArts Foundation | Chicago, IL | Arts Access and Learning | 2023 | $250K |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2024 | $250K |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Education | 2024 | $250K |
| Illinois Immigrant Funders Collaborative | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2024 | $250K |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2024 | $250K |
| Window to the World Communications | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2023 | $250K |
| Navy Pier Inc | Chicago, IL | Arts Access and Learning | 2024 | $250K |
| Window to the World Communications | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2024 | $200K |
| WBEZChicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2023 | $200K |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2023 | $200K |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Chicago, IL | Strong Communities | 2023 | $180K |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Chicago, IL | Strong Communities | 2024 | $180K |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Health | 2023 | $170K |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Health | 2024 | $170K |
| Chicago Community Loan Fund | Chicago, IL | Strong Communities | 2024 | $160K |
| WBEZChicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Special Projects | 2024 | $160K |
| Tapestry 360 Health | Chicago, IL | Health | 2023 | $150K |
| Tapestry 360 Health | Chicago, IL | Health | 2024 | $150K |
| UIC Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships | Chicago, IL | Health | 2023 | $150K |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Chicago, IL | Arts Access and Learning | 2023 | $150K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- ANNA LEE
- Address
- POLK BROS FOUNDATION 20 W KINZIE ST REET SUITE 1110 CHICAGO, IL, 60654
- Phone
- 3125274684
- Deadlines
- CONTINUOUS
- Application materials
- APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE FROM FOUNDATION OFFICE AND WEBSITE
- Restrictions
- MUST BE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SEC 501(C)(3)
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Polk Bros Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.