Funder directory Illinois Polk Bros Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Chicago, IL · EIN 366108293

Polk Bros Foundation Inc

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$800–$72,900

median $25,000

Giving (latest FY)

$19,251,491

568 grants · FY2025

Assets

$439,173,433

gives nationally

Arts & culture · 18%Education · 18%Human services · 12%Crime & legal · 7%Philanthropy · 7%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE FROM FOUNDATION OFFICE AND WEBSITE

Deadlines: CONTINUOUS

Restrictions: MUST BE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SEC 501(C)(3)

Contact: ANNA LEE · POLK BROS FOUNDATION 20 W KINZIE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60654 · 3125274684

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
Illinois Immigrant Funders Collaborative · Chicago, IL Special Projects $250,000
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Chicago, IL Special Projects $250,000
Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL Education $250,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL Special Projects $250,000
Navy Pier Inc · Chicago, IL Arts Access and Learning $250,000
Window to the World Communications · Chicago, IL Special Projects $200,000
Shriver Center on Poverty Law · Chicago, IL Strong Communities $180,000
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois · Chicago, IL Education $50,000
Loyola University of Chicago · Chicago, IL Education $50,000
Forefront · Chicago, IL Exe. Disc. Grant $25,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.