Grants paid in 2024
39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brca Research and Cure AllianceChicago, IL | Charity | $2.3M |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, IL | Charity | $2.0M |
| University of Chicago 2016Chicago, IL | Charity | $1.7M |
| Our Home UkraineChicago, IL | Charity | $968K |
| Voice Health InstituteBoston, MA | General Fund | $200K |
| White StorkWinnetka, IL | General fund | $150K |
| St Nicholas UK Catholic SchoolChicago, IL | General Fund | $50K |
| The Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, IL | General Fund | $50K |
| Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL | Charity | $50K |
| Boys and Girls Club of ChicagoChicago, IL | General fund | $32K |
| Chicago Association of Veterans of WwiiChicago, IL | General Fund | $28K |
| Latin School of ChicagoChicago, IL | General fund | $25K |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, IL | General Fund | $25K |
| Vetvoice FoundationPortland, OR | General Fund | $20K |
| Chicago Media ProjectChicago, IL | Charity | $18K |
| The Fund for Cooper RobertsRadnor, PA | Charity | $12K |
| Las Olas ChabadFort Lauderdale, FL | General fund | $10K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | General Fund | $10K |
| Field MuseumChicago, IL | Charity | $10K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | Charity | $10K |
| Chicago Sinai CongregationChicago, IL | Charity | $10K |
| American Foreign Policy CouncilWashington, DC | Charity | $10K |
| Save Ukraine IncKyiv, UP | Charity | $10K |
| Chicago CaresChicago, IL | Charity | $10K |
| Chicago Council of Global AffairsChicago, IL | Charity | $8,000 |
| High JumpChicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish United FundChicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Clayco FoundationChicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Chabad CaboPhoenix, AZ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Wolcott SchoolChicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Genocide Famine FoundationChicago, IL | General Fund | $4,500 |
| World Jewish CongressNew York, NY | General fund | $4,000 |
| Revived Soldiers UkraineOrlando, FL | Charity | $4,000 |
| EmbarcChicago, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
| Alliance Fancaise de ChicagoChicago, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
| National Pku AllianceRoanoke, VA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Chicago StallionsChicago, IL | Charity | $2,000 |
| The Buddy ProgramArlington Heights, IL | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Magnitsky Justice FoundationWashington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 27 · Massachusetts 1 · Oregon 1 · Florida 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Polsky Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Michael P Polsky, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Polsky Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Polsky Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $7.8M across 39 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Polsky Foundation give?
Illinois (27 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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