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.
Key facts about Michael Reese Health Trust
- EIN
- 36-2170910
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,956,785
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- Average grant
- $158,044
- Median grant
- $125,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (27 of 63, 2025)
- Total assets
- $162,874,541
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael Reese Health Trust funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Michael Reese Health Trust's 63 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (55 grants). 21% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Protect Our Care Illinois - Defending Medicaid 2025" (3 grants).
Is Michael Reese Health Trust open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 63 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $178K; repeat grants $143K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $82K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$162.9M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.0M
-16.6% YoY
Grant Count
63
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$158K
-23.3% 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
Share of all 63 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $162,874,541 | $163,662,921 | $159,470,952 |
| Revenue | $21,519,197 | $2,229,259 | $6,390,366 |
| Expenses | $14,015,986 | $15,363,841 | $10,206,792 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,473,074 | $-740,981 | $4,500,438 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Michael Reese Health Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($548,894), Heartland Health Outreach Inc ($500,000), Reclaiming Chicago NFP Co Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives ($450,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO Chicago, IL | FUND FOR INNOVATION IN HEALTH, RALPH R & MINERVA ROSE FUND (TO JCFS CHICAGO) | $548,894 |
| HEARTLAND HEALTH OUTREACH INC Chicago, IL | HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROJECT , HEARTLAND ALLIANCE HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY, HEARTLAND ALLIANCE HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $500,000 |
| RECLAIMING CHICAGO NFP CO CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES Chicago, IL | RECLAIMING CHICAGO NFP | $450,000 |
| JEWISH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Chicago, IL | JCFS STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WELLNESS, REST, AND CARE - WE STILL SEE YOU | $442,750 |
| ASSOCIATED TALMUD TORAHS OF CHICAGO Skokie, IL | REACH STRATEGIC PLANNING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND QUALITY CONTROL, WELLNESS, REST, AND CARE - WE STILL SEE YOU | $405,000 |
| WINGS PROGRAM INC Palatine, IL | WINGS HOSPITAL BRAIN INJURY RESPONSE | $320,000 |
| ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY Chicago, IL | EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $300,000 |
| BLACK MIDWIFERY COLLECTIVE Chicago, IL | BLACK MIDWIFERY COLLECTIVE'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR BLACK BIRTHING INDIVIDUALS BY ACTIVELY ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH VIA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH GROW THE CULTURALLY-CONGRUENT PERINATAL WORKFORCE. | $300,000 |
| HEALTH AND MEDICINE POLICY RESEARCH GROUP Chicago, IL | CHW COMMUNITY BILLING HUB | $300,000 |
| ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE Chicago, IL | CITY'S FIVE-YEAR PLANNING PROCESS | $300,000 |
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.
Michael Reese Health Trust is led by Gayla A. Brockman, President & CEO - since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gayla A. Brockman
President & CEO -
President & CEO → President & CEO -, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$324K (2022) → $310K (2025)
Ameya Pawar
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Emily Krisciunas
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $154K (2025)
Mally Z. Rutkoff
Chairman & Director
Executive Vice Chair & Director → Chairman & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. Rosenkranz
Senior Program Director
Program Director → Senior Program Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $161K (2025)
Jordyn D. Landberg
Communications Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $132K (2025)
Ann-Louise Kleper
Director -
Director → Director -, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Schrayer Karmin
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy L. Smith
Executive Vice Chair & Director
Director → Executive Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Chan
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Roth
Vice Chair & Director -
Treasurer & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
Vice Chair & Director → Vice Chair & Director -, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Benjamin Young
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter R. Nathan
Director
Chairman & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Glick
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bouman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ginsburg
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sista Yaa Simpson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Waldo E. Johnson Jr. PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Linn MD
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Harris
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Raviv MD
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rubovits
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Goese
Chief Financial Officer & CIO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $214K (2025)
Blair Harvey-Gintoft
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$176K (2024) → $192K (2025)
Launita Scott
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Former officers (11)
- Former: Rachel Reichlin (2023–2024) — Program Director
- Former: Gregory C. Mayer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Harvey J. Barnett (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Laurie Hochberg MD (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle R. B. Saddler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill A. Baldwin (2023) — COO
- Former: Andrew K. Block (2022) — Director
- Former: David T. Brown (2022) — Director
- Former: Ellard Pfaelzer Jr. (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Zaransky (2022) — Director
- Former: Sergio H. Rodriguez (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Michael Reese Health Trust fund?
**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 Support…
How do I apply for a grant from Michael Reese Health Trust?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $11.9 million • Number of grants: 58 annually • Median grant size: $100,000 • Grant range: $10,000 to $1.2 million • Application policy: Accepts applications **Approach:** 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 …
Where does Michael Reese Health Trust make grants?
The trust primarily funds initiatives in: • Illinois (primary focus on Chicago metropolitan area) • Massachusetts • New York
What size grants does Michael Reese Health Trust award?
In 2025, Michael Reese Health Trust awarded 63 grants totaling $10.0M — an average of about $158K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Michael Reese Health Trust's EIN?
Michael Reese Health Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2170910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Michael Reese Health Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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