The Poetry Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362490808 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, The Poetry Foundation has awarded $17.2M across 1,555 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Mid Atlantic Arts. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Poetry Foundation funds
The Poetry Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, higher education, libraries & literacy, youth development.
Populations it has supported include indigenous, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Atlantic Arts GRANT FOR POETRY OUT LOUD | Baltimore, MD | $500K | 2024 |
| United States Artists Inc ARTIST RELIEF FUND CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2020 |
| Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation ARTS FOR ILLINOIS RELIEF FUND SECOND CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $225K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Poetry Foundation
From The Poetry Foundation'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 poetryfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Poetry Foundation
- Does The Poetry Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Poetry Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Poetry Foundation fund?
- The Poetry Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Mid Atlantic Arts, United States Artists Inc, Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Poetry Foundation give in grants?
- The Poetry Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.2M over 1,555 grants.
- Where is The Poetry Foundation located?
- The Poetry Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362490808.
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