GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants for purposes including radiology research, community health, maternal health, public health, and disaster relief.
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation gave $2.8M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $214K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,785,221
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $214,248
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $160,837
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 W Monroe Street 16Th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 853-4106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uw - Grist Radiology Fund ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 28 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Wisconsin 27%, South Carolina 21%, Tennessee 14%, California 12%, and New Mexico 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2024) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw - Grist Radiology Fund Madison, WI | Radiology Research | $600,000 |
| YourCause LLC Charleston, SC | Matching Employee Donations | $575,221 |
| Lwala Community Alliance Nashville, TN | COMMUNITY HEALTH - Kenyan FOCUSED | $400,000 |
| Project Echo - University New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Women's Health in Undeserved Areas | $300,000 |
| Black Mamas Matter Alliance Atlanta, GA | Maternal Health Research & Outcomes | $250,000 |
| Global First Ladies Alliance Los Angeles, CA | Advancing Public Health | $175,000 |
| The American Red Cross Chicago, IL | Disaster Relief | $150,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Improving Underserved Family Health and Well Being | $100,000 |
| Assist International Ripon, CA | Administration of Charitable Product Donations | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,837 | $2,799,500 | $2,980,379 | $2,785,221 | 13 | $2,980,379 | $20,490 |
| 2024 | $341,716 | $3,000,000 | $2,658,284 | $2,548,240 | 15 | $2,658,284 | $18,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for research, health services, public health, and disaster relief. Among its grantees, Lwala Community Alliance describes its mission as “Unlocking the potential of communities to advance their own comprehensive wellbeing.” Black Mamas Matter Alliance says it centers Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. ASSIST International says it partners with changemakers worldwide on projects intended to save lives and build resilient communities. Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,785,221. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $600,000, with a median of $150,000. Notable grants included $600,000 to UW - GRIST Radiology Fund for radiology research; $575,221 to YourCause LLC for matching employee donations; $400,000 to Lwala Community Alliance for community health focused on Kenya; $300,000 to Project ECHO - University New Mexico Foundation for women’s health in underserved areas; and $250,000 to Black Mamas Matter Alliance for maternal health research and outcomes. Other recipients included Global First Ladies Alliance ($175,000), the American Red Cross ($150,000), Children’s Wisconsin ($100,000), ASSIST International ($100,000), Direct Relief ($50,000), African American Breastfeeding Network ($50,000), and UNGA-BCIU Business Council for International Understanding ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank Jimenez as director and chair; Lori Lenard as secretary; Maria Pia Eskew as assistant secretary; Abigail Epane Osuala as president; John Schaeffler as vice president; Pia Broeckelmann as treasurer; Thomas Hicks as assistant treasurer; and Taha Kass-Hout, James K Saccaro, and Adam Holton as directors.
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation is led by Abigail Epane Osuala, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abigail Epane Osuala
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Jimenez
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James K. Saccaro
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taha Kass-Hout
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Holton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Schaeffler
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Pia Eskew
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hicks
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lenard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pia Broeckelmann
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Betty Larson (2023–2024) — Director & Chair
- Former: Danielle Halstrom (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Renae Cubbin (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephen Kanovsky (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Rohan Chaddha (2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation
How much does GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation give each year?
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation gave $2.8M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 15 grants.
What is GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $214,248, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation give grants?
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (21%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uw - Grist Radiology Fund ($600,000), YourCause LLC ($575,221) and Lwala Community Alliance ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation?
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation reported $161K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for research, health services, public health, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's EIN?
GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3085979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). GE Healthcare Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ge-healthcare-charitable-foundation-morg_094f50d3638c4298809abdf6c9ae361f
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