Grantmaking (2014 - 2024)
Search our database to see grants Polk Bros. Foundation made between 2014 and 2024. Grants are organized by the Foundation’s fiscal year, which runs September 1 through August 30.
| Grantee Name | Award Year | Award Amount | Program Area | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supportive Housing Providers Association | 2025 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | |
| Illinois Immigrant Funders Collaborative | 2015 | $75,000 | Special Projects | |
| Thrive Chicago | 2017 | $85,000 | Education | School Improvement | |
| Partnership for College Completion | 2016 | $40,000 | Education | School Improvement | |
| One Goal - Chicago | 2015 | $40,000 | Education | Student Academic Success | |
| Southside Together Organizing for Power | 2016 | $15,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | |
| Workers Center for Racial Justice | 2016 | $15,000 | Strong Communities | Workforce Development | |
| Night Ministry | 2016 | $20,000 | Enhanced Capacity | |
| Garfield Park Community Council | 2016 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Community and Economic Development | |
| Workers Center for Racial Justice | 2018 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Workforce Development | |
| Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition | 2015 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Workforce Development | |
| CARPLS | 2017 | $22,000 | Enhanced Capacity | |
| Heartland Alliance Health | 2016 | $50,000 | Enhanced Capacity | |
| Primo Center for Women and Children | 2015 | $50,000 | Enhanced Capacity | |
| Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities | 2017 | $50,000 | Strong Communities | Safe Communities | |
| Center for Housing and Health | 2014 | $12,500 | Enhanced Capacity | ‘@home Social Media Boot Camp |
| Music of the Baroque Concert Series, Inc. | 2022 | $30,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | “Strong Voices” arts education program 2021-22 school year |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | “We Rise Together” |
| Chicago Community Foundation | 2023 | N/A | Equitable Recovery | “We Rise Together” |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | “How Are You Safe?” |
| Invisible Institute | 2019 | $35,000 | Strong Communities | Safe Communities | “How are you safe?”: an inquiry into West Woodlawn |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | “Take Flight” – Arts Integration by Raven Theatre |
| Raven Theatre Company | 2019 | $30,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | “Take Flight” – Arts Integration by Raven Theatre |
| Raven Theatre Company | 2020 | $30,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | “Take Flight” – Arts Integration by Raven Theatre |
| Raven Theatre Company | 2022 | $45,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | “Take Flight” – Arts Integration by Raven Theatre |
| Raven Theatre Company | 2023 | $30,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | “Take Flight” Arts Integration by Raven Theatre |
| Raven Theatre Company | 2024 | $30,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | “Take Flight” Arts Integration by Raven Theatre |
| Esperanza Health Centers | 2019 | $65,000 | Health | Community-Based Services | 1) Women’s Health Services 2) Chicago Safety Net Learning Collaborative |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | 2017 | $15,000 | Enhanced Capacity | 100% Project |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | 2020 | $250,000 | Special Projects | 2020 Annual Campaign |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2020 Annual Campaign |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | 2022 | $250,000 | Special Projects | 2022 Annual Campaign |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | 2023 | $250,000 | Special Projects | 2022 Annual Campaign |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | 2024 | $250,000 | Special Projects | 2024 – 2025 Annual Campaign |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | 2024 | $50,000 | Special Projects | 211 Metro Chicago |
| Family Focus | 2019 | $60,000 | Education | School Improvement | 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program |
| Family Focus | 2024 | $60,000 | Education | School Improvement | 21st Century Community Schools Program |
| Chicago Youth Centers | 2015 | $150,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | 21ST Century Skills Pilot and Efforts to Outcomes |
| Chicago Youth Centers | 2014 | $150,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | 21ST Century Skills Pilot and Efforts to Outcomes |
| Mobile Care Chicago | 2014 | $25,000 | Special Projects | 25th Anniversary |
| Federation for Community Schools | 2014 | $35,000 | Special Projects | 25th Anniversary Fund |
| Uhlich Children's Advantage Network | 2018 | $35,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | 360 Degrees CPS Model |
| Uhlich Children's Advantage Network | 2017 | $35,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | 360 Degrees CPS Model |
| Uhlich Children's Advantage Network | 2016 | $35,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | 360 Degrees CPS Model |
| Uhlich Children's Advantage Network | 2015 | $35,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | 360 Degrees CPS Model |
| Allies for Community Business, Inc. | 2024 | $60,000 | Strong Communities | Community and Economic Development | A4CB’s core services (capital, coaching, and connections) |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | About Face Theatre’s Education and Community Engagement Programming (2020-2021) |
| About Face Theatre & About Face Youth Theat | 2019 | $30,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | About Face Theatre’s Education and Outreach Programming (2018-2020) |
| About Face Theatre Collective | 2022 | $35,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | About Face Theatre’s Education Programming (2021-2022) |
| About Face Theatre Collective | 2023 | $35,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | About Face Theatre’s Education Programming (2021-2022) |