Private foundation · EIN 36-3293001 · Sea Island, Georgia · Employment

Regina V Polk Scholarship Fund for Labor Leadership

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $167K total, median $84K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$167K
Median grant
$84K
Stays in GA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Depaul University Labor Education CenterChicago, ILEducation$99K
University of Illinois Labor Edcuation ProgramChampaign, ILEducation$69K

About this foundation

Regina V Polk Scholarship Fund for Labor Leadership is a private grantmaking foundation in Sea Island, Georgia, administered in care of Thomas Heagy. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Regina V Polk Scholarship Fund for Labor Leadership accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Regina V Polk Scholarship Fund for Labor Leadership give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $167K across 2 grants, a median of $84K.

Where does Regina V Polk Scholarship Fund for Labor Leadership give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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