Polk Bros. Foundation

FoundationChicago, United States
$410M
Assets Under Management
Chicago
Headquarters

About Polk Bros. Foundation

Polk Bros. Foundation is a private independent foundation dedicated to building and strengthening Chicago's families and communities, especially those most affected by poverty and inequity. The Foundation focuses its work at the intersection of Chicago's most pressing issues to address the complex roots and devastating effects of poverty, challenge inequity, and ensure that all Chicagoans have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Since its founding in 1988, the Foundation has partnered with more than 3,000 Chicago nonprofits to build strong communities and families, increase access to quality education and the arts, improve health, and strengthen organizations and the sectors in which they work. Polk Bros. Foundation is one of the largest funders of Chicago nonprofits, granting more than $25 million to nearly 400 nonprofit partners every year, and managing assets greater than $400 million.

Preferred Investment Types

Direct InvestingPhilanthropy

Preferred Sectors & Themes

Charitable InvestmentsCivic & Public AffairsCommunity & Social WelfareCulture & HeritageEducationFine ArtsAntiques & CollectiblesFund RaisingGrants & ScholarshipsHealthcare ServicesImpact InvestingSocially Responsible Investments (SRI)Youth Education & Welfare Alternative InvestmentsFinanceHealthcareHealthcare & Life SciencesHigh-Level SectorsNon-Profit

Preferred Geographies

United States

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Frequently asked questions

What type of investor is Polk Bros. Foundation?

Polk Bros. Foundation is a foundation based in Chicago, United States, managing approximately $410M in assets.

Where is Polk Bros. Foundation headquartered?

Polk Bros. Foundation is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

How much does Polk Bros. Foundation manage?

Polk Bros. Foundation manages approximately $410M in assets under management.

What does Polk Bros. Foundation invest in?

Polk Bros. Foundation focuses on Direct Investing, Philanthropy, Charitable Investments, Civic & Public Affairs, Community & Social Welfare, Culture & Heritage, Education, Fine Arts.

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