The Polsky Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 65-1164639 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.8M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$89.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $31,568.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRCA Research and Cure Alliance | Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,293,698 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,006,992 |
| University of Chicago 2016 | Chicago, IL | Charity | $1,704,101 |
| Our Home Ukraine | Chicago, IL | Charity | $968,283 |
| Voice Health Institute | Boston, MA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| White Stork | Winnetka, IL | General fund | $150,000 |
| St Nicholas UK Catholic School | Chicago, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charity | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $31,568 |
| Chicago Association of Veterans of WWII | Chicago, IL | General Fund | $27,801 |
| Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| VetVoice Foundation | Portland, OR | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Chicago Media Project | Chicago, IL | Charity | $18,452 |
| The Fund for Cooper Roberts | Radnor, PA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Las Olas Chabad | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| American Foreign Policy Council | Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Save Ukraine Inc | Kyiv, UP | Charity | $10,000 |
| Chicago Cares | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Chicago Council of Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Charity | $8,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Clayco Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Chabad Cabo | Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Wolcott School | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Fund | $4,500 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | General fund | $4,000 |
| Revived Soldiers Ukraine | Orlando, FL | Charity | $4,000 |
| Embarc | Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
| Alliance Fancaise de Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
| National PKU Alliance | Roanoke, VA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Chicago Stallions | Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,000 |
| The Buddy Program | Arlington Heights, IL | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Magnitsky Justice Foundation | Washington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,770,395 | 39 |
| 2023 | $4,363,941 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349107256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-1164639
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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