Funder directory → Illinois → Polk Bros Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Chicago, IL · EIN 366108293Polk 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
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
| 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.