The Polsky Foundation
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports general funds for educational and cultural institutions, including universities and museums, primarily in Chicago, Illinois.
Total Assets
$63,458,565
Grants (Last Year)
$7,770,395
Total Grants on File
94
Recipients Funded
69
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,770,395 | 39 | $199,241 |
| 2023 | $4,363,941 | 46 | $94,868 |
| 2021 | $5,475,000 | 9 | $608,333 |
Top Grant Recipients
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
CHICAGO, IL
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Winnetka, IL
BOSTON, MA
Showing top 10 of 94 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 8 filing years)
DAVID CANMANN
SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR
JONATHAN TAIBER
TREASURER AND DIRECTOR
MICHAEL P POLSKY
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
The Polsky Foundation has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 8 years, spanning 2011 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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