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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPolk 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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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