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