Midwest Health Foundation
Conduct fund-raising and other philanthropic activities in support of and for the benefit of three affiliated tax-exempt hospital organizations and one related tax-exempt foundation organization.
Midwest Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Midwest Health Foundation gave $598K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $199K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,307
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $199,436
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $218,741
- Total assets
- $3,317,081
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Midwest Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adventist Midwest Health ($363K). Together the top 3 received $598K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Midwest Health Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $505K (2021) to $946K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Midwest Health La Grange, IL | General Support | $362,566 |
| Adventist Glenoaks Hospital Glendale Heights, IL | General Support | $218,741 |
| Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital Bolingbrook, IL | General Support | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,317,081 | $1,354,553 | $892,107 | $598,307 | 3 | $170,225 |
| 2023 | $3,062,210 | $1,643,443 | $1,187,898 | $946,447 | 3 | $242,215 |
| 2022 | $3,145,815 | $1,158,270 | $949,509 | $656,717 | 3 | $183,748 |
| 2021 | $2,934,981 | $659,008 | $668,214 | $505,477 | 3 | $109,534 |
| 2020 | $2,516,173 | $1,033,952 | $851,076 | $659,822 | 4 | $219,728 |
About Midwest Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Midwest Health Foundation is a public charity, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $598K. Net investment income was $170K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midwest Health Foundation is led by Buchanan Herbert, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Buchanan Herbert
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed Md Monica P.
Director & President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doepke Mike
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moreno Meghan
Director & Vice President
Director & Vice President Fdtn Development → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $174K (2024)
Fiascone Karen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guidotti John
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hou Linda
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pollitt Jay
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Waring Randy
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mathis Rebecca
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maycock Adam
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murphy Mary
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Radivojevic Vladimir
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edl Ken
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noseworthy Gordon
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glass Kyle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Kenneth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Phillips Md Richard (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Thordarson Thor (2020–2023) — Director & President
- Former: Budak Donna (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chen Yuesha Shasha (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Furlan Melanie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hulten Jill (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President Fdtn Operations
- Former: Morgan Diane (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Buchanan Herb (2020) — Director
- Former: Justie Jeannie (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Perry Natalie (2020) — Director & Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $174K, to Moreno Meghan (Director/VP).
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Health Foundation
How much does Midwest Health Foundation give each year?
Midwest Health Foundation gave $598K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $946K across 3 grants.
What is Midwest Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Midwest Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $218,741, and its average grant was $199,436, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Midwest Health Foundation give grants?
Midwest Health Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Midwest Health Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Midwest Health Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Midwest Health Foundation?
Midwest Health Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Midwest Health Foundation's EIN?
Midwest Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2230515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Midwest Health Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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