Poetry Foundation
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Poetry Foundation is a cultural organization in Chicago, Illinois that centers on poetry. Its mission is to transform lives through the power of words by amplifying poetry and celebrating poets, while fostering spaces for people to create, experience, and share poetry. These efforts aim to broaden access to poetic culture and strengthen the broader literary community. The foundation engages a broad audience that includes readers, writers, educators, libraries, and partner institutions seeking curated poetic experiences and opportunities to connect with poets. Positioned within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector, it combines cultural programming with a focus on poetry and poets. A recent development to note is its involvement in the Pegasus Awards, including public announcements of 2025 recipients, reflecting ongoing activity within the poetry community; the organization is based in Chicago and employs a mid-sized team.