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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Partners for Human Services | 2014 | $30,000 | Enhanced Capacity | Advocacy program |
| Family Defense Center | 2017 | $30,000 | Strong Communities | Legal Services | Advocacy Program |
| Family Defense Center | 2016 | $25,000 | Strong Communities | Legal Services | Advocacy Program |
| Family Defense Center | 2018 | $30,000 | Strong Communities | Legal Services | Advocacy Program |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | 2014 | $60,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Advocacy Program & The PATHH Collaboration |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | 2016 | $65,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Advocacy Program & The PATHH Collaboration |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | 2015 | $65,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Advocacy Program & The PATHH Collaboration |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Advocating for and Supporting Community Schools |
| Lawndale Christian Development Corporation | 2023 | $50,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Homeownership for Black and Latino Families |
| Lawndale Christian Development Corporation | 2024 | $50,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Homeownership for Black and Latino Families |
| Chicago Rehab Network | 2018 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Advocacy |
| Chicago Rehab Network | 2017 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Advocacy |
| Chicago Rehab Network | 2016 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Advocacy |
| Chicago Rehab Network | 2015 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Advocacy |
| Chicago Rehab Network | 2014 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Advocacy |
| Chicago Housing Initiative | 2018 | $125,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Advocacy Programs |
| Genesis Housing Development Corporation | 2014 | $25,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. | 2017 | $90,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. | 2016 | $90,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. | 2022 | $90,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. | 2023 | $90,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | 2018 | $135,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Initiative |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | 2017 | $135,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Initiative |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | 2016 | $135,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Initiative |
| Latin United Community Housing Association | 2022 | N/A | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development Program |
| The Resurrection Project | 2023 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development Program |
| The Resurrection Project | 2024 | $75,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Development Program |
| Claretian Associates | 2020 | $40,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing for South Chicago |
| DePaul Institute for Housing Studies | 2017 | $40,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Planning – 606 |
| Metropolitan Tenants Organization | 2018 | $40,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| ONE Northside | 2015 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| ONE Northside | 2017 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| ONE Northside | 2016 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| ONE Northside | 2018 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Jane Addams Senior Caucus | 2018 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Jane Addams Senior Caucus | 2017 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Jane Addams Senior Caucus | 2016 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Jane Addams Senior Caucus | 2015 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Jane Addams Senior Caucus | 2014 | $20,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Kenwood Oakland Community Organization | 2017 | $25,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Kenwood Oakland Community Organization | 2015 | $25,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Kenwood Oakland Community Organization | 2014 | $25,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Kenwood Oakland Community Organization | 2018 | $35,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Metropolitan Tenants Organization | 2019 | $40,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | 2019 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation and Creation Project |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | 2022 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation and Creation Project |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Affordable Housing Preservation and Creation Project |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | 2023 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation and Creation Project |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | 2024 | $55,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation and Creation Project |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. | 2019 | $90,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Affordable Housing Preservation and Restoration Initiative |