Polk Family Charitable Fund
Private foundation · Highland Park, IL · EIN 36-3332896 · reported 2025
72grants reported
$1,100median award
$500lower quartile
$300smallest grant
$275Ktotal paid
13states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 4 of its 72 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $10K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cradles TO Crayons GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $50,000 |
| American College OF Surgeons Foundation GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $20,000 |
| Friends OF Israel Defense Forces GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $20,000 |
| Wellesley College GRANT AWARD | Wellesley, MA | $20,000 |
| Royal Ontario Museum Foundation GRANT AWARD | Toronto | $14,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation GRANT AWARD | Arvada, CO | $14,000 |
| Ort America GRANT AWARD | Northbrook, IL | $9,000 |
| Suffolk University GRANT AWARD | Boston, MA | $8,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $7,500 |
| School Alternatives GRANT AWARD | Portland, OR | $7,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $6,700 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless GRANT AWARD | Colorado, CO | $6,650 |
| Church OF Christ CO Landon Weeks GRANT AWARD | Bellingham, WA | $6,000 |
| American Assoc for Surgery OF Trauma GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $5,000 |
| The Manny&pat Sanchez Foundation GRANT AWARD | Lisle, IL | $5,000 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund GRANT AWARD | Washington, DC | $4,000 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center GRANT AWARD | Nederland, CO | $4,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth EL GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $3,500 |
| McSo Memorial Fund GRANT AWARD | Phoenix, AZ | $3,000 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation GRANT AWARD | Buffalo, NY | $3,000 |
| Stratford Festival GRANT AWARD | Stratford | $3,000 |
| Taking Ctl Your Diabetes GRANT AWARD | Solana Beach, CA | $3,000 |
| A Safe Place GRANT AWARD | Zion, IL | $2,400 |
| Shalva GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $2,400 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $2,000 |
| Foundation OF Retired Police Office GRANT AWARD | Phoenix, AZ | $2,000 |
| Scottsdale Police Foundation GRANT AWARD | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,000 |
| The Ark GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $2,000 |
| Msco Advisry Council GRANT AWARD | Phoenix, AZ | $2,000 |
| Dance for Life GRANT AWARD | Chicago, IL | $1,850 |
| Birthright Israel GRANT AWARD | New York, NY | $1,800 |
| Autistic Kids Foundation GRANT AWARD | Glenview, IL | $1,750 |
| Cancer Wellness Center GRANT AWARD | Northbrook, IL | $1,500 |
| Darkhorse Benefits INC GRANT AWARD | Maitland, FL | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society INC GRANT AWARD | White Plains, NY | $1,200 |
| Imagine Foundation GRANT AWARD | Lafayette, CO | $1,000 |
| Plea Charities GRANT AWARD | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000 |
| Scottsdale Community Players GRANT AWARD | Scottsdale, AZ | $1,000 |
| Take Part Foundation GRANT AWARD | ST Charles, MO | $1,000 |
| The Art Center GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $1,000 |
| The Wounded Blue GRANT AWARD | Las Vegas, NV | $1,000 |
| Pflag Council OF Northern Illinois GRANT AWARD | Elmhurst, IL | $1,000 |
| Swift Youth Foudation GRANT AWARD | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000 |
| Teen Lifeline GRANT AWARD | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000 |
| Center for Inspired Learning GRANT AWARD | Arlington Heights, IL | $900 |
| The Josselyn Center Nfp GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $900 |
| Cascada Action GRANT AWARD | Portland, OR | $600 |
| Aspiritech Nfp GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $500 |
| Chabad OF Lake Oswego GRANT AWARD | Portland, OR | $500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden GRANT AWARD | Glencoe, IL | $500 |
| Community Transitional School GRANT AWARD | Portland, OR | $500 |
| Friends OF Clackamas County Library GRANT AWARD | Oak Grove, OR | $500 |
| Friends OF the Multnomah County Library GRANT AWARD | Portland, OR | $500 |
| Friends OF the Oregon City Library GRANT AWARD | Oregon City, OR | $500 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter GRANT AWARD | Northbrook, IL | $500 |
| Highland Park Community Center GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $500 |
| Milwaukee Lutheran Church GRANT AWARD | Northbrook, IL | $500 |
| Moraine Township GRANT AWARD | Highland Park, IL | $500 |
| Mother's Trust Foundation GRANT AWARD | Lake Forest, IL | $500 |
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