SEE SCHEDULE O: TO EMBRACE THE MISSION OF ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE (A NON-FOR-PROFIT FAMILY OF HOSPITALS AND CAREGIVERS), CULTIVATE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS, AND INCREASE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE'S CLINICAL, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$206.3M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.1M
-34.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$936K
-29.4% YoY
About Advocate Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Advocate Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in OAK BROOK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $206.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $13.1M. Net investment income was $11.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $206,326,862 | $194,672,075 | $195,506,978 |
| Revenue | $40,020,137 | $38,418,076 | $9,771,684 |
| Expenses | $27,905,170 | $32,872,656 | $17,623,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,173,714 | $11,915,868 | $-8,622,987 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Advocate Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp ($8,817,586), Advocate Northside Health Network ($1,358,584), Advocate Aurora Research Institute ($943,617).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCATE HEALTH & HOSPITALS CORP OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $8,817,586 |
| ADVOCATE HEALTH & HOSPITALS CORP OAK BROOK, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUC | $574,419 |
| ADVOCATE HEALTH & HOSPITALS CORP OAK BROOK, IL | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $13,010 |
| ADVOCATE NORTHSIDE HEALTH NETWORK OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $1,358,584 |
| ADVOCATE NORTHSIDE HEALTH NETWORK OAK BROOK, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUC | $84,228 |
| ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $490,327 |
| ADVOCATE HOME HEALTH SERVICES OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $47,029 |
| ADVOCATE HOSPICE OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $5,537 |
| ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $111,592 |
| ADVOCATE AURORA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OAK BROOK, IL | CLINICAL & GEN SPPRT | $42,849 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY T SMITH | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| RANDY VARJU | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 55 | $522,720 |
| LESLIE WININGER | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES SKOGSBERGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM SANTULLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS CRAWFORD AKA PAT CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASH LUTHRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK IGLESKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY STAPLETON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB PERRI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANCESCA POPPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV DR ROBERT DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JP HILLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIA NICHOLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NAN NELSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RACHELLE HART | SECRETARY, ASST SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RACHEL HALVERSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRAD CLARK | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN FITCH | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL KERNS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE KETNER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALLYSON REGNIER | VP DEVELOPMENT | 55 | $236,020 |
| JOHN HOLMBERG | VP PLANNED GIVING | 55 | $219,995 |
| JENNIFER COSBY-THANOS | VP DEVELOPMENT | 55 | $216,315 |
| DAVINA MARTIN | VP DEVELOPMENT | 55 | $236,645 |
| LESLIE LENZO | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| JAMES SLINKMAN | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| DOMINICA TALLARICO | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| DOMINIC NAKIS | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| JAMES DOHENY | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| STEVE HUSER | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| MICHAEL GREBE | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| MARY MATTHEWS | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
| SUSAN ABDERHOLDEN | FORMER HCE | — | $174,987 |
| JO AMICK | FORMER HCE | — | $176,804 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advocate Charitable Foundation?
Advocate Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in OAK BROOK, IL. It holds $206.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Advocate Charitable Foundation?
As of 2024, Advocate Charitable Foundation holds $206.3M in total assets with $40.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $13.1M in 2024.
Where does Advocate Charitable Foundation operate?
Advocate Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Advocate Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Advocate Charitable Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $13.1M — an average of about $936K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Advocate Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Advocate Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3297360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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