Le Royer Foundation
The mission of Le Royer Foundation is supporting the healthcare programs and services of St. Bernard Hospital and further provide grants to support other notforprofit organizations dedicated to empowering the welfare of the residents of the Englewood community and other south side Chicago communities.
Le Royer Foundation at a glance
In short: Le Royer Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.0M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000,000
- Median grant
- $5,000,000
- Total assets
- $93,486,842
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Le Royer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Bernard Hospital ($5.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Le Royer Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Hospital Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,486,842 | $4,865,701 | $5,553,513 | $5,000,000 | 1 | $5,000,000 | $4,312,188 | $4,037,529 |
| 2024 | $87,709,097 | $2,266,103 | $227,623 | — | — | — | $2,266,103 | — |
| 2023 | $93,369,807 | $2,403,339 | $272,991 | — | — | — | $2,403,339 | — |
| 2022 | $93,189,072 | $1,998,359 | $6,247,127 | — | — | — | $1,998,359 | — |
| 2021 | $108,717,491 | $2,723,129 | $242,539 | — | — | — | $2,723,129 | — |
| 2020 | $93,634,306 | $2,349,372 | $254,028 | — | — | — | $2,349,372 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Le Royer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Le Royer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Le Royer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $93.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.0M. Net investment income was $4.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Le Royer Foundation is led by Gregory Whitehead, Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory Whitehead
Chairperson
Chairperson → Chair, 2024
Chair → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Holland Jr.
Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bagatto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Stewart PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Elizabeth Van Straten Rhsj
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Mary Pokorny Op
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diahann Sinclair
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Bowes
Trustee -
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Anne-Marie Savoie
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Tennison
Vice Chair
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sr Sheila Boase (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sr Jane Wahleithner (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sr Mary Pokorny (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Le Royer Foundation
How much does Le Royer Foundation give each year?
Le Royer Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Le Royer Foundation?
Le Royer Foundation reported $93.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Le Royer Foundation operate?
Le Royer Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Le Royer Foundation's EIN?
Le Royer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0135130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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