Grant Hospital of Chicago
Grant Hospital of Chicago, also known as Grant Healthcare Foundation, is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. The organization continues the legacy of Grant Hospital of Chicago, which was founded in 1883 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation dedicated to improving health outcomes in Chicago.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.6M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$790K
+14.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+14.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grant Hospital of Chicago reported a distributable amount of $787K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Grant Healthcare Foundation's mission is to support services of organizations dedicated to improving the health of people within Chicago. The foundation envisions a future in which health outcomes for Chicagoans are no longer determined by race or zip code.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Mental health care and services for youth in the Chicago Public School system
- Comprehensive reproductive and maternal health care services
- Improved access to behavioral and reproductive health care for individuals where there are barriers to care through innovation and strategic collaboration
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and projects in Illinois, with a specific focus on Chicago and surrounding areas including Des Plaines and Highland Park.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,619,669
- Total Giving: $790,000
- Total Revenues: $1,026,897
- Total Expenses: $1,088,205
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,619,669 | $15,868,817 | $14,432,328 |
| Revenue | $1,026,897 | $904,436 | $532,523 |
| Expenses | $1,088,205 | $973,658 | $1,015,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $989,204 | $882,187 | $926,644 |
| Net Investment Income | $914,017 | $794,290 | $427,154 |
| Distributable Amount | $787,324 | $734,375 | $801,389 |
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
148 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Grant Hospital of Chicago
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago South Side Birth Center ($50,000), Heartland Alliance Health ($50,000), Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (c4) ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALTERNATIVES INC CHICAGO, IL | SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAMS AND SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $30,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES CHICAGO, IL | BREAKTHROUGH YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | $25,000 |
| BRIGHTON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL CHICAGO, IL | MENTAL HEALTH - BPNC SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| BUILD INC CHICAGO, IL | BUILDING GIRLS 2 WOMEN (BG2W) PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| CHICAGO ABORTION FUND CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CHICAGO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE BIRTH CENTER GLENWOOD, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CHILDREN'S RESEARCH TRIANGLE CHICAGO, IL | TRAUMA TREATMENT PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTERS OF CHICAGO (C4) CHICAGO, IL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kate Grubbs O'Connor - Executive Director (annual compensation: $175,500)
- Thomas C. Vanden Berk - Chairman
- Maureen L. Blaha - Secretary/Treasurer
- Directors: George M. Covington, Robert L. Friedlander, Richard M. Norton, Brenda B. Asare, Cody McSellers-McCray
The Executive Director is the only compensated member of the leadership team.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS C VANDEN BERK | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN L BLAHA | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRENDA B ASARE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE M COVINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT L FRIEDLANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CODY MCSELLERS-MCCRAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD M NORTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE GRUBBS O'CONNOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $176,750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grant Hospital of Chicago fund?
**Mission:** Grant Healthcare Foundation's mission is to support services of organizations dedicated to improving the health of people within Chicago. The foundation envisions a future in which health outcomes for Chicagoans are no longer determined by race or zip code. **Primary Funding Areas:** • Mental health care and services for youth in the Chicago Public School system • Comprehensive reproductive and maternal health care services • Improved access to behavioral and reproductive health ca…
How do I apply for a grant from Grant Hospital of Chicago?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $100 to $50,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $790,000. Recent grantees include: • Heartland Alliance Health ($50,000) - Building A Culture of Health on Chicago's South Side • Chicago South Side Birth Center ($50,000) - General Operating Support • Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) ($40,000) - Behavioral Health Primary Care Learning Collaborative • Planned Parenthood of Illinois **Historical Giv…
Where does Grant Hospital of Chicago make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations and projects in Illinois, with a specific focus on Chicago and surrounding areas including Des Plaines and Highland Park.
What size grants does Grant Hospital of Chicago award?
In 2024, Grant Hospital of Chicago awarded 28 grants totaling $790K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Grant Hospital of Chicago required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Grant Hospital of Chicago reported a distributable amount of $787K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Grant Hospital of Chicago's EIN?
Grant Hospital of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2167090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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