AI Summary
The Polsky Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $7.8 million across 63 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Chicago
$6.5M
18%
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
$4.2M
12%
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance
$2.3M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Polsky Foundation?
No. The Polsky Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Polsky Foundation give?
The Polsky Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Polsky Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Polsky Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Polsky Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Polsky Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $7.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Polsky Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Polsky Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, and BRCA Research and Cure Alliance. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Polsky Foundation?
The Polsky Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.