Polk Bros. Foundation
A Chicago family foundation that has poured more than half a billion dollars into the city over thirty five years, working at the roots of poverty and inequity.
Financial profile
Polk Bros. Foundation · EIN 36-6108293 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $12,187,684 | $31,546,327 | $324,694,310 | Aug 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $53,285,119 | $38,368,521 | $344,052,953 | Aug 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $57,050,478 | $37,807,594 | $329,107,625 | Aug 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $6,718,046 | $28,723,514 | $309,864,741 | Aug 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $34,208,307 | $32,432,562 | $331,870,209 | Aug 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $32,449,224 | $30,467,334 | $342,304,164 | Aug 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
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Who backs PBF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A Chicago family foundation that has poured more than half a billion dollars into the city over thirty five years, working at the roots of poverty and inequity.
- Authority
- Build
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Movement and The Village.
Strengths
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