February 17, 2026
Polk Bros. Foundation to release three grant opportunities to support community-driven efforts and help shape future grantmaking Together, these grants will total $3 million CHICAGO — Polk Bros. Foundation will […]
December 16, 2025
April 21, 2025
Standing firm in our commitments to Chicago | A letter from our CEO Dear Friends and Partners, When we announced in October our transition to new […]
April 21, 2025
How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute By Gillian Darlow, Evette Cardona and Anna Lee This past October, we […]
October 29, 2024
What more can we do to create real, lasting change in Chicago? An open letter to our grantee partners announcing a two-year transition toward three new […]
September 3, 2024
Polk Bros. Foundation Program Director for Education Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow will retire in November
Polk Bros. Foundation Program Director for Education Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow will retire in November After dedicating 35 years to advancing education in Chicago as Polk Bros. […]
February 22, 2024
Is the change we’re all seeking for Chicago within reach? By Gillian Darlow, Polk Bros. Foundation CEO I find myself grappling with this question every day. […]
December 20, 2023
A conversation with Deborah E. Bennett as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation Last month, we announced that Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Deborah […]
November 17, 2023
Celebrating the Legacy of Two Philanthropic Changemakers Our hearts are filled with a bittersweet mix of emotions as we share some important news regarding two cherished […]