Community Memorial Foundation
Community Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Established in 1995 following the sale of La Grange Memorial Hospital, it supports nonprofit organizations serving 27 communities in the western suburbs of Chicago, with grantmaking and community work focused on improving health.
Community Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Community Memorial Foundation gave $3.7M across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Illinois. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,712,215
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,193
- +86.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,005
- Total assets
- $102,296,629
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (12 of 84, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Memorial Foundation
- Invitation Only
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For Responsive Grants, organizations should first review the Foundation’s policies, geographic focus, and priorities. An online letter of intent (LOI) is required if the organization has never received a program or general operating grant, has not received one in the past three years, or intends to request more than $25,000. Staff review LOIs and notify organizations within two weeks if invited to submit a full proposal; an invitation does not guarantee funding. Organizations that do not meet those LOI conditions may submit an online application directly. The Foundation’s guidelines require applicants to be eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving the local population, and generally limit awards to no more than 33% of an organization’s total budget. It does not fund individuals, endowments, tickets or advertising, or the cost of inpatient care, among other exclusions.
- Review Cycle
- The published cycle dates are February 15 for spring-cycle LOIs and August 15 for fall-cycle LOIs, followed by March 15 and September 15 deadlines for full proposals. These dates have passed for 2026; the next cycle dates are not stated in the provided information.
- Deadline
- The published cycle dates are February 15 for spring-cycle LOIs and August 15 for fall-cycle LOIs, followed by March…
- Contact
Application contact: Community Memorial Foundation
Mailing address: 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 654-4729
Website: https://www.cmfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Community Memorial Foundation
Who Community Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pillars Community Health ($471K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
652 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 577 grants of 652 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves 27 communities in the western suburbs of Chicago. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 3% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 84 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2023) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pillars Community Health La Grange, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $470,856 |
| BEDS Plus La Grange, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $245,775 |
| Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $230,020 |
| NAMI Metro Suburban Oak Park, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $207,495 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $185,970 |
| Aging Care Connections La Grange, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $126,245 |
| Center for Creative Leadership Greensboro, NC | BOE | $125,000 |
| Alivio Medical Center Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $118,248 |
| People's Resource Center Westmont, IL | Responsive | $91,005 |
| Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $86,570 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,296,629 | $7,840,519 | $6,307,876 | $3,712,215 | 84 | $5,419,164 | $8,010,371 | $4,861,214 |
| 2023 | $99,318,222 | $3,616,537 | $5,515,895 | $3,036,348 | 128 | $4,604,937 | $3,355,219 | $4,655,669 |
| 2022 | $94,863,409 | $2,639,875 | $5,432,177 | $3,352,836 | 122 | $4,720,232 | $2,005,056 | $5,046,577 |
| 2021 | $110,418,872 | $11,956,011 | $5,417,815 | $3,038,728 | 119 | $4,468,926 | $11,862,525 | $4,993,352 |
| 2020 | $100,177,205 | $2,649,104 | $5,706,541 | $3,557,593 | 199 | — | $2,643,777 | $4,386,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Community Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to measurably improve the health of people who live and work in Chicago’s western suburbs. Its vision is to work with the community to transform the region into the healthiest in the country.
Its funding priorities include health equity; access to physical, mental, behavioral, and oral health care; mental and behavioral health; basic needs and poverty-related health needs; safety from interpersonal violence; connection to local resources and coordinated care; and development of health and human services leaders. Applications that improve coordination and integration of health and human services and align with the Regional Health and Human Services Agenda receive higher consideration. That agenda identifies health and human services priorities for the 27 CMF communities and indicators for tracking progress over ten years. The Building Organizational Effectiveness program provides local nonprofits with continuous learning and improvement opportunities.
The Foundation awards grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits delivering services within its 27 communities. Responsive grants can support program services and general operating costs. Among 2024 grantees, Pillars Community Health describes its work as providing health, social, and educational services to build strong, healthy communities; BEDS Plus describes its work as housing and supportive services for vulnerable individuals; and NAMI Metro-Suburban describes its work as improving quality of life for people and families affected by mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 84 grants totaling $3,712,215. Grant amounts ranged from $505 to $470,856, with a median of $31,005. The largest awards included $470,856 to Pillars Community Health, $245,775 to BEDS Plus, $230,020 to Healthcare Alternative Systems, $207,495 to NAMI Metro-Suburban, and $185,970 to Mujeres Latinas en Accion. Each was designated for the Regional Health Agenda.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg DiDomenico as President and CEO. It also lists Bonny Chen, MD, as Chair; Bradly Bloom as Vice Chair; Keith Watson as Treasurer; and Laura West, Mike Kuruvilla, Kris Lonsway, PhD, Keith Suchy, MD, Rev. Merideth Onion, and Lavelle Topps as directors.
Community Memorial Foundation is led by Greg DiDomenico, President & CEO on filings since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg DiDomenico
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$259K (2020) → $291K (2024)
Bonny Chen MD
Chair & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradly Bloom
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Suchy MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Watson
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Lonsway PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Aldrete
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lavelle Topps
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merideth Onion
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darius Gill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura West
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kuruvilla
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Bonnie Chen MD (2020–2023) — Chair & Director
- Former: Susan Christoph (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg DiDomenico see supplemental information (2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Judge Mark Lopez (2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Gustavo Espinosa (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Honarable Mark Lopez (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Rick Shanley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Bruni (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Bruni (2020) — Chair & Director
- Former: Neil James (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Richard Shanley (2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $291K, to Greg DiDomenico (President and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Memorial Foundation
How much does Community Memorial Foundation give each year?
Community Memorial Foundation gave $3.7M across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 128 grants.
What is Community Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Community Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $31,005, and its average grant was $44,193, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Memorial Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Community Memorial Foundation give grants?
Community Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (25 grants), La Grange, IL (8 grants), Hillside, IL (5 grants) and Oak Park, IL (4 grants).
Does Community Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 84 grants with a stated purpose on Community Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Responsive" (45 grants), "BOE" (16 grants) and "Responsive - High Five" (14 grants).
Who are Community Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Community Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pillars Community Health ($470,856), BEDS Plus ($245,775) and Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc ($230,020), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Memorial Foundation?
Community Memorial Foundation reported $102.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Community Memorial Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to measurably improve the health of people who live and work in Chicago’s western suburbs. Its vision is to work with the community to transform the region into the healthiest in the country. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Memorial Foundation?
For Responsive Grants, organizations should first review the Foundation’s policies, geographic focus, and priorities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Community Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4012380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-memorial-foundation-morg_c31c26acdee8477eaf0876abe63a2789
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