Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation
The research and education foundation conducts medical research, education, and community services for various areas of medicine including, but not limited to, oncology research, cardiovascular research, and healthcare delivery.
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $401K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,202,469
- +427.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400,823
- +778.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $414,200
- Total assets
- $17,142,735
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical Organization for Latino Advancement - Mola ($444K). Together the top 3 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 24 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $2.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Organization for Latino Advancement - Mola Wilmette, IL | Scholarships for young latino men and women in the healthcare arena | $443,600 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medical Science North Chicago, IL | Various Medical Initatives | $414,200 |
| I Am Abel Foundation Flossmoor, IL | McAt Program and Annual Conference | $344,669 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,142,735 | $3,726,998 | $3,621,384 | $1,202,469 | 3 | $498,792 |
| 2024 | $15,652,009 | $2,595,772 | $2,842,382 | $228,100 | 5 | $-274,573 |
| 2023 | $15,191,603 | $2,475,281 | $2,717,002 | $350,193 | 8 | $-618,958 |
| 2022 | $14,498,150 | $2,875,263 | $3,224,652 | $877,200 | 1 | $-233,234 |
| 2021 | $25,901,146 | $3,650,987 | $4,465,099 | $2,031,700 | 7 | $560,477 |
| 2020 | $19,607,273 | $2,629,756 | $2,289,517 | $76,500 | 3 | $-15,390 |
About Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $499K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation is led by Jason Rothstein, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 5 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Rothstein
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$46K (2024) → $149K (2025)
William Chamberlin MD
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Moswin MD
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $61K (2025)
Sandra Wilks RN
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Alan Schwartzphd
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Lieb MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Levinson MD
Director & Treasurer
Director & Vice Chairman → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Jackson MD
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Tatar Mc
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark C. Shields MD
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Illa
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn P. Vocelka
Associate Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $144K (2025)
Hong Deng
Nurse Case Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: William Clarkphd (2021–2024) — Former Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 83123
- Former: Eric M. Fish (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Alan Jackson Md-Start (2021) — Director
- Former: Enrique Beckmann Md Phd-To (2021) — Director & Fmr Treasurer
- Former: Eric M. Fish-To (2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie Sandlow Md- To (2021) — Director
- Former: Enrique Beckmann MD PhD (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Leslie Sandlow MD (2020) — Director
- Former: William Clark PhD (2020) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $149K, to Jason Rothstein (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation
How much does Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation give each year?
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $228K across 5 grants.
What is Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $414,200, and its average grant was $400,823, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation give grants?
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation?
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation?
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $17.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation's EIN?
Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3761674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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