Foundation profile
The Polsky Foundation
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
39
Total given (last 3 years)
$7.8M
Median grant
$10k
Range
$1k – $2.3M
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Medical research · 31%Hospital · 27%University · 23%Private grantmaking foundation · 13%Rehabilitation · 3%
States
IllinoisMassachusettsOregonFloridaPennsylvania
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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