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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternatives | 2014 | $45,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Project Exploration | 2016 | $25,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Project Exploration | 2015 | $25,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Project Exploration | 2014 | $25,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Family Matters | 2014 | $40,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Project Exploration | 2017 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Family Matters | 2015 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Alternatives | 2018 | $55,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Alternatives | 2017 | $55,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| Alternatives | 2016 | $55,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Development Programs |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Youth Development Through Music |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Youth Development Through Music |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Youth Development through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2020 | $50,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2022 | N/A | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2023 | N/A | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2019 | $50,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2017 | $50,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development Through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2015 | $50,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2018 | $50,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development Through Theater |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2014 | $45,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development Through Theater Program |
| Albany Park Theater Project | 2016 | $50,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Development ThroughTheater |
| Free Spirit Media | 2016 | $40,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Digital Media Development Program |
| Free Spirit Media | 2015 | $40,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | Youth Digital Media Development Program |
| Free Spirit Media | 2014 | $40,000 | Arts Access and Learning | School-Based | Youth Digital Media Development Program |
| Free Spirit Media | 2017 | $40,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Digital Media Development Programs |
| Free Spirit Media | 2018 | $40,000 | Arts Access and Learning | Community-Based | Youth Digital Media Development Programs |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Youth Empowerment + Organizing Program |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Youth Empowerment + Organizing Program |
| HANA Center | 2022 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Empowerment and Organizing Program |
| HANA Center | 2023 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Empowerment and Organizing Program |
| HANA Center | 2017 | $25,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Empowerment Program |
| HANA Center | 2016 | $25,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Empowerment Program |
| HANA Center | 2019 | $25,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Empowerment Project |
| Chicago Votes | 2024 | $25,000 | Enhanced Capacity | Youth Engagement Programs: Civic Education, Leadership Development, Voter Turnout, and Advocacy. |
| Youth Homelessness Initiative Fund | 2019 | $250,000 | Strong Communities | Housing | Youth Homelessness Initiative |
| Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health | 2017 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Leadership Development |
| Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health | 2016 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Leadership Development |
| Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health | 2015 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Leadership Development |
| Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health | 2014 | $30,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Leadership Development |
| Chicago Freedom School | 2019 | $22,500 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Leadership Programs |
| Youth Advocate Programs | 2015 | $40,000 | Strong Communities | Safe Communities | Youth Legal Services |
| Center on Halsted | 2014 | $75,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Program |
| Center on Halsted | 2018 | $65,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Program |
| Center on Halsted | 2017 | $65,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Program |
| Center on Halsted | 2016 | $65,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Program |
| Chinese American Service League | 2016 | $50,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Program |
| Chinese American Service League | 2018 | $60,000 | Strong Families | Youth and Family Support | Youth Program |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Youth Programs |
| Mental Health America of Illinois | 2014 | $35,000 | Health | School-Based Services | Youth Screen Program |