Michael Reese Health Trust is a public charity and philanthropic organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with a secondary office location in Elgin, Illinois. Founded in 1991 from the sale of Michael Reese Hospital to a for-profit corporation, the organization has distributed more than $103 million to Chicago health organizations since its inception. The trust operates through three primary tools: advocacy, grantmaking, and incubation to advance its mission of improving public health and addressing root causes of health inequity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$163.7M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.9M
+66.3% YoY
Grant Count
58
+1.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$206K
+63.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: For over 30 years, Michael Reese Health Trust has been focused on improving public health. The organization's core principle is that all Chicagoans should have equal access to health solutions. The trust recognizes that health extends beyond physical wellness to include having a safe home free of violence, secure housing, and stable employment—all factors that impact overall health.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Homelessness/Housing and Supportive Services
- Health Workforce Strengthening
- Jewish Legacy (capacity building of Jewish-led organizations)
- Health care quality and access
- Public health
- Public safety and disaster management
- Abuse prevention and services
- Community and economic development
- Human services
- Housing development and public housing
Grantmaking
The trust prefers to support collaborative and cross-sector efforts to make broad and lasting improvements in public health. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals but encourages organizations working in its areas of interest to reach out with information and ideas.
Grant Range
$100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds initiatives in:
- Illinois (primary focus on Chicago metropolitan area)
- Massachusetts
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $163.7 million
- Annual giving: $11.9 million
- Giving rate: 7.3% of assets
- Annual expenses: $15.4 million
- Annual revenue: $2.2 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $163,662,921 | $159,470,952 | $158,966,417 |
| Revenue | $2,229,259 | $6,390,366 | $20,711,824 |
| Expenses | $15,363,841 | $10,206,792 | $15,968,436 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $14,148,106 |
| Net Investment Income | $-740,981 | $4,500,438 | $12,255,539 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $8,484,825 |
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
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Michael Reese Health Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Ameya Pawar
- Chief Program Officer: Blair Harvey
- Director, Strategic Initiatives: Rashonda L Johnson
- Program Director, Health Workforce: Gina Massuda Barnett
- Board Member: Sally Benjamin Young
- Fundraising Contact: Jordyn Landberg
The organization employs 13 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALLY Z RUTKOFF | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JUDY L SMITH | EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATHY CHAN | VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SALLY BENJAMIN YOUNG | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARC ROTH | VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN BOUMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW GLICK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LINDA GINSBURG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GREG HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WALDO E JOHNSON JR PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEBORAH SCHRAYER KARMIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANN-LOUISE KLEPER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARVIN LINDSEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ED LINN MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WALTER R NATHAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STACY RAVIV MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SISTA YAA SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GAYLA A BROCKMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $305,696 |
| CATHERINE GOESE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CIO | 40 | $201,454 |
| BLAIR HARVEY-GINTOFT | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $175,931 |
| JENNIFER M ROSENKRANZ | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $159,461 |
| JORDYN D LANDBERG | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,862 |
| EMILY KRISCIUNAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,266 |
| RACHEL REICHLIN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR (ENDED FEB. 2024) | 40 | $160,200 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Michael Reese Health Trust announced its first $1 million in reproductive health grants, marking an expansion of the organization's grantmaking priorities. This initiative represents a public-private partnership focused on advancing reproductive health access in Illinois.
Michael Reese Health Trust announces first $1 million in reproductive healthContact Information
Address: 200 W Madison Street, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-726-1008
Email: hello@wearemichaelreese.org
Website: wearemichaelreese.org
EIN: 36-2170910
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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