The Poetry Center receives its funding from many individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies, to whom we are thankful.


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Financial Support comes from:

Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust

James S. Kemper Foundation

Poetry Center Members

Poetry Center Board of Directors












The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

Louis R. Lurie Foundation


Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation


Seabury Foundation

The Prince Charitable Trusts





In-kind support comes from:




Special thanks to Chicago Access Network Television who has been recording, editing and then airing Poetry Center events for the benefit of their one million Chicago viewers. CAN TV provides a public space where Chicagoans can discuss issues of local concern, promote health, educational and economic resources in the community, and celebrate local talent and initiatives.



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Special thanks to the Chicago Sun-Times for the donation of books of poetry for underserved Chicago School students.



INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND DONORS OF THE POETRY CENTER

The Poetry Center would like to thank all those individuals who helped The Poetry Center with their financial contributions.

Contributions to The Poetry Center can be made by phone at 312.629.9171, at www.poetrycenter.org through the online membership form, or by mail to 37 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603.


Levels of giving include:

Poet's Circle ($1,000 -$4,999)

Lyric Society ($550-$999)

Benefactor ($275-$549)

Friends of The Poetry Center ($125-$274)

Family Members ($70 - $124)

Individual, Student & Senior Members ($40 - $69)





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