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Polk Bros Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL EIN 366108293 · IRS Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Polk Bros Foundation Inc

Polk Bros. Foundation focuses its work at the intersection of Chicago's most pressing issues to address the complex roots and devastating effects of poverty, and to challenge inequity. Learn more.

Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1959

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Polk Bros Foundation Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 366108293. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $198M in annual revenue.

Polk Bros Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Polk Bros Foundation Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. Its registered address is 20 W Kinzie St Ste 1110, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Polk Bros Foundation Inc has $198M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Polk Bros Foundation Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $198M in annual revenue.

Polk Bros Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Polk Bros. Foundation focuses its work at the intersection of Chicago's most pressing issues to address the complex roots and devastating effects of poverty, and to challenge inequity. Learn more. Polk Bros Foundation Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Polk Bros Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $198M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Polk Bros Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Polk Bros Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 366108293, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GI
Gillian Darlow
CEO & Assist. Sec.

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Gillian D•••••
CEO & Assist. Sec.
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$12.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$53.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$57.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Polk Bros Foundation Inc This page 53 $198.4 million -
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Polk Bros Foundation Inc

What is Polk Bros Foundation Inc?
Polk Bros Foundation Inc is a social services private non-operating foundation based in Chicago, United States. Polk Bros. Foundation focuses its work at the intersection of Chicago's most pressing issues to address the complex roots and devastating effects of poverty, and to challenge inequity. Learn more.
Who leads Polk Bros Foundation Inc?
Gillian Darlow serves as CEO & Assist. Sec..
Where is Polk Bros Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Polk Bros Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Polk Bros Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Polk Bros Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Polk Bros Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 366108293.
What is Polk Bros Foundation Inc's website?
https://www.polkbrosfdn.org