Alliancechicago
Alliancechicago is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. It works to improve personal, community, and public health through collaboration, with services and initiatives involving community health care, care delivery transformation, health information technology, data and analytics, and research and evaluation.
Alliancechicago at a glance
In short: Alliancechicago gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Illinois. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,077,409
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,706
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,200
- Total assets
- $12,410,131
- +13.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alliancechicago
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 W Illinois Street 5Th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 274-0068
Website: https://alliancechicago.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alliancechicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Erie Family Health Center ($268K). Together the top 10 received $992K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 119 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 16% to Florida, 2% to New York, 1% to Wyoming, and 1% to Hawaii. The listed recipients include organizations in Chicago and other Illinois locations, as well as recipients in Florida and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alliancechicago open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $740K (2020) to $2.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erie Family Health Center Chicago, IL | Clinical directors network grant patient engagement, disapear: interventions to de-implement unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for children with ear infections, patient, partner, and provider determinants of postpartum contraception and inter-pregnancy intervals: the p5 study, aapcho: innovations in interoperability to support underserved populations & community-based organizations (io cd), aapcho: community-based partnerships for innovations in health care interoperability (io capacity), implementation and dissemination of evidence-based interventions to improve prep care continuum outcomes among women in community health clinics in the southern U.S. | $268,433 |
| Health Choice Network of Florida Inc Miami, FL | Engagement for research and evidence sharing to augment community health (e-reach), chicago center for diabetes translation research,implementation and dissemination of evidence-based interventions to improve prep care continuum outcomes among women in community health clinics in the southern U.S. | $170,000 |
| Illinois Primary Health Care Association Springfield, IL | Health resources services administration grant, support participting health centers to meet the goals of hrsa initiative | $162,891 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Ama investigating the relationship between problem list accuracy and attestation of review (real-list), pregnant people-infant surveillance for public health outcomes through interoperability in chicago (pinpoint-chi), ildph improving the system for timely referrals: youth at risk for suicide | $96,182 |
| Tapestry 360 Health Chicago, IL | Improving hpv vaccination rates in community health centers, supporting transitions to primary care among under-resourced, cardiaovascular health trajectories from birth thru adolescence in a diverse cohort of children, supporting transitions to primary care among under-resourced, postpartum women: the step-up,nachc improving adult influenza vaccination & routine vaccination services for adults, cdc activities to increase engagement of community based organizations in maternal mortality review committee (MMRC) processes | $74,150 |
| Friend Health Chicago, IL | Clinical directors network grant patient engagement, merck factors associated with vaccination uptake in diverse and underserved populations who receive primary care at federally qualified health centers: a retrospective cohort study, merck improving hpv vaccination rates in community health centers, cdc activities to increase engagement of community based organizations in maternal mortality review committee (MMRC) processes, ican! Expanding contraceptive access project, Illinois family planning program,nachc strengthening public health systems and services through national partnerships to improve and protect the nations health / maternal morbidity and perinatal quality collaborative partners, nachc million hearts: identifying patients with unmet social needs and elevated cardiovascular risk: identifying opportunities for cv prevention | $70,213 |
| PCC Community Wellness Center Oak Park, IL | Ican! Expanding contraceptive access project, Illinois family planning program | $50,000 |
| National Opinion Research Center Chicago, IL | Leading edge acceleration projects (LEAP) in health information technology, ican! Expanding contraceptive access project | $46,204 |
| Near North Health Service Corp Chicago, IL | Disapear: interventions to de-implement unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for children with ear infections, cardiaovascular health trajectories from birth thru adolescence in a diverse cohort of children, healthy brain and child development national consortium, nachc million hearts: preventing heart attacks and strokes in primary care | $34,500 |
| Alivio Medical Center Inc Chicago, IL | Ildph improving the system for timely referrals: youth at risk for suicide | $19,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,410,131 | $12,289,430 | $10,323,098 | $1,077,409 | 19 | $121,870 |
| 2024 | $10,906,880 | $11,953,595 | $9,182,729 | $1,359,985 | 24 | $28,464 |
| 2023 | $8,425,599 | $8,496,884 | $8,848,928 | $2,555,708 | 32 | $14,493 |
| 2022 | $7,952,831 | $8,551,677 | $7,259,211 | $936,997 | 25 | — |
| 2021 | $6,331,784 | $6,732,004 | $6,207,195 | $967,585 | 19 | — |
| 2020 | $5,981,438 | $3,693,806 | $3,702,756 | $740,149 | 17 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AllianceChicago’s stated mission is to improve personal, community, and public health through innovative collaboration. In its 2024 filing, it describes its purpose as bringing charitable federally qualified health centers together to better serve disadvantaged patients through improved health care, information, coordination, division of labor, and efficiency.
Its work includes research and evaluation, health information technology, data and analytics, and care delivery transformation. Its website identifies research priorities developed with community health center network stakeholders: behavioral and mental health, chronic disease management, health equity, health information technology, and social determinants of health. Its PTECH program lists data management and analytics, interoperability and data sharing, data modernization, value-based care, and digital health tools as strategic focus areas.
The 2025 grants show support for health centers, health-care associations, a university, and a research organization, among others. For example, Erie Family Health Centers says its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable care and is motivated by the belief that health care is a human right. The Illinois Primary Health Care Association says it supports its members through advocacy, education, and technical assistance. Northwestern University describes its mission as including teaching, research, and student growth; the National Opinion Research Center says it conducts research and data science to inform decisions, programs, and public policy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, AllianceChicago reported 19 grants totaling $1,077,409. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $268,433, with a median of $19,200. Listed grant purposes include research and evaluation, health information technology and interoperability, vaccination, maternal and reproductive health, and chronic disease initiatives.
Among the largest reported grants were $268,433 to Erie Family Health Center, $170,000 to Health Choice Network of Florida, $162,891 to the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, $96,182 to Northwestern University, and $74,150 to Tapestry 360 Health. The stated purposes include patient engagement and clinical research at Erie; research and diabetes-related projects at Health Choice Network; support for participating health centers working toward Health Resources and Services Administration initiative goals at the Illinois Primary Health Care Association; and research and referral projects at Northwestern. Tapestry 360 Health’s listed grant purposes include HPV vaccination, transitions to primary care, and maternal mortality review committee engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Triste Lieteau Smith as board chairperson; Travis Gayles and Ed Stellon as board vice chairpersons, with Stellon’s role listed as ending in September 2024; Lee Francis, MD, as board treasurer; and Troy Tamashiro as board secretary. It lists Fred D. Rachman, MD, as chief executive officer; Andrew Hamilton as chief informatics officer; Margaret Castrovillari as chief financial officer; Nivedita Mohanty, MD, as chief research officer until August 2024; and Kai Tao as principal, Impact & Innovation, ICAN!.
Alliancechicago is led by Fred D. Rachman MD, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 13 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred D. Rachman MD
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
19 hrs/week
$257K (2020) → $272K (2025)
Triste Lieteau Smith
Board Chairperson
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jin Nam
Director of Practice Transformation
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $157K (2025)
Matthew Sterling
Senior Director of It
Director of It → Senior Director of It, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$183K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Shannon Pohl
Director of Informatics
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $173K (2025)
Erick Michalski
Director of It Infrastructure
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$132K (2021) → $150K (2025)
Ryan Jaeger
Director of Data & Analytics Service
Director of Data & Analytics Services → Director of Data & Analytics Service, 2024
On filings since 2023
18 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $158K (2025)
Amro Hassan
Director of Ent. Data Architect Eng.
New on the 2025 filing
29 hrs/week
$143K (2025)
Andrea Cunningham
Director of Customer Successor
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Andrew Hamilton
Chief Informatics Officer
On filings since 2020
19 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $242K (2025)
Kai Tao
Principal, Impact, Innovation & Ican!
Principal of Impact, Innovation & Ican → Principal, Impact & Innovation Ican!, 2021
Principal, Impact & Innovation Ican! → Principal, Impact, Innovation & Ican!, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $255K (2025)
Margaret Castrovillari
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$202K (2020) → $233K (2025)
Nivedita Mohanty MD
Chief Research Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$201K (2020) → $163K (2025)
Ekem Merchant Bleiberg
Senior Directors of Hit Operations
On filings since 2021
$137K (2021) → $211K (2025)
Ed Stellon
Board Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Francis MD
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Gayles
Board Vice Chairperson
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Tamashiro
Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: David Munar (2020–2024) — Board Secretary
- Former: Jeremy Carr (2023–2024) — Director of Applications
- Former: Eve Walter (2024) — Senior Director Research & Evaluation
- Former: Berneice Mills-Thomas (2020–2023) — Board Chairperson
- Former: Elizabeth McKnight (2020–2023) — Health Informatics Specialist
- Former: Lisa Masinter (2020–2022) — Director of Research
- Former: Ulises Reyes (2022) — Data Engineer
- Former: Timothy Long MD (2020–2021) — Chief Clinical Officer
- Former: Ragini Sarma Baxi (2021) — Director of Strategic Operations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $272K, to Fred D Rachman MD (Chief Executive Officer). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliancechicago
How much does Alliancechicago give each year?
Alliancechicago gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 24 grants.
What is Alliancechicago's typical grant size?
Alliancechicago's median grant in 2025 was $19,200, and its average grant was $56,706, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alliancechicago that year got $11K on average.
Where does Alliancechicago give grants?
Alliancechicago gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants).
Does Alliancechicago give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Alliancechicago's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alliancechicago's largest grantees?
Alliancechicago's largest 2025 grantees include Erie Family Health Center ($268,433), Health Choice Network of Florida Inc ($170,000) and Illinois Primary Health Care Association ($162,891), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alliancechicago?
Alliancechicago reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.3M.
What does Alliancechicago fund?
AllianceChicago’s stated mission is to improve personal, community, and public health through innovative collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliancechicago?
Alliancechicago has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check alliancechicago.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Alliancechicago's EIN?
Alliancechicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5434098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alliancechicago funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alliancechicago-morg_24ddc733d3cf425784fe4de2911ac2ba
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