Polk Bros Foundation Inc
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366108293 · Private foundation
Polk Bros Foundation Inc is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $19.3M in giving and $334.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,477 grants for Polk Bros Foundation Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Polk Bros Foundation Inc funds
Polk Bros Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, substance use & recovery.
Populations it has supported include families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Grants SEE ATTACHED | Chicago, IL | $22.6M | 2020 |
| Matching Gifts SEE ATTACHED | Chicago, IL | $984K | 2020 |
| Chiarts Foundation Legacy Grant | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Polk Bros Foundation Inc
From Polk Bros Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at polkbrosfdn.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Polk Bros Foundation Inc
- Does Polk Bros Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
- Yes — Polk Bros Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Polk Bros Foundation Inc fund?
- Polk Bros Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Board Grants, Matching Gifts, Chiarts Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Polk Bros Foundation Inc give in grants?
- Polk Bros Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $19.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $82.6M over 1,477 grants.
- Where is Polk Bros Foundation Inc located?
- Polk Bros Foundation Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366108293.
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