Polk Bros. Foundation Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Polk Bros. Foundation is a private, independent philanthropic organization based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1988. It focuses on strengthening Chicago families and communities by addressing poverty and inequity at their roots and supporting opportunities for all residents to reach their potential. The foundation partners with Chicago nonprofits to improve education, the arts, health, and the capacity of local organizations and sectors, making it one of the region’s larger funders through annual grants and asset management exceeding several hundred million dollars. Its activities are grounded in targeted support for organizations serving the city’s most underserved populations, with a history of collaboration across thousands of nonprofit partners to create lasting community impact. In early 2024, the foundation announced the onboarding of Anna Lee, a longtime partner to its staff and grantees.