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September 9, 2026
Our new grantmaking is now live
By Gillian Darlow, Polk Bros. Foundation CEO Today marks the culmination of two years of listening, learning, and partnership with grantee partners, advisory cohort members,… -
August 17, 2026
Polk Bros. Foundation awards $2.15 million in grants to advance community-led efforts to close the life expectancy gap and build community wealth across generations
Twenty-seven organizations receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 through two Requests for Proposals At its August 2026 meeting, Polk Bros. Foundation’s Board of Directors… -
August 17, 2026
Polk Bros. Foundation announces grant recipients of its Risk Reduction Strategies to Prevent Overdose RFP
$1,075,000 in grants ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 awarded to advance the Foundation’s goal of Closing the Life Expectancy Gap in Chicago Polk Bros. Foundation… -
August 17, 2026
Polk Bros. Foundation announces grant recipients of its Emerging Strategies to Advance Shared Ownership RFP
$1,075,000 in grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 awarded to advance the Foundation’s goal of Building Community Wealth Across Generations in Chicago Polk Bros. Foundation… -
July 15, 2026
Polk Bros. Foundation congratulates Dr. Garth Walker on his confirmation as Chicago’s Commissioner of Public Health
following his confirmation by Chicago’s City Council, Walker stepped down from Polk Bros. Foundation board of directors Polk Bros. Foundation congratulates Dr. Garth Walker on his confirmation as… -
June 30, 2026
Polk Bros. Foundation welcomes Dr. Garth Walker and Terry Peterson to its Board of Directors
During its May 2026 meeting, Polk Bros. Foundation’s Board of Directors elected Rush Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Garth Walker and PTS CEO Terry Peterson as its newest members. “Garth’s expertise… -
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 issue three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) between now and early May 2026, totaling $3 million in grantmaking…. -
December 16, 2025
Listening deeply, building for now and what’s next
Announcing Polk Bros. Foundation Advisory Cohorts By Gillian Darlow, Polk Bros. Foundation CEO Everywhere I look in Chicago, I see people showing up for each… -
September 4, 2025
Polk Bros. Foundation welcomes Camielle Taylor as program officer
Polk Bros. Foundation is pleased to announce that Camielle Taylor has joined the staff as program officer on the Fostering a Participatory, Multiracial Democracy team…
