Rockford Health Careers Foundation
Rockford Health Careers Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the application information on that filing should not be treated as current.
Rockford Health Careers Foundation at a glance
In short: Rockford Health Careers Foundation gave $412K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $137K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $412,297
- +1667.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -78.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $137,432
- +8149.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $98,153
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rockford Health Careers Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing states that applications should be made on the foundation’s form with required attachments, and that awards are for health-care-related students in Winnebago County. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions are not presented as current. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Varies, according to the 2022 filing; this information is not presented as a current deadline.
- Deadline
- Varies, according to the 2022 filing; this information is not presented as a current deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Heather Sliva
Mailing address: 1714 Oakwood Glen Close, Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 721-2086
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rockford Health Careers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Foundation of Northern IL ($412K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 52 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing specifies awards for health-care-related students in Winnebago County. All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rockford Health Careers Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2560% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $412K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Northern IL Rockford, IL | Scholarships | $305,060 |
| Community Foundation of Northern IL Rockford, IL | Scholarships | $98,153 |
| Community Foundation of Northern IL Rockford, IL | Scholarships | $9,084 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $71,759 | $424,606 | $412,297 | 3 | $412,297 | $1,024 | $15,610 |
| 2022 | $357,847 | $24,828 | $30,534 | $23,324 | 14 | $23,324 | $18,565 | $26,450 |
| 2021 | $358,553 | $65,096 | $25,928 | $19,000 | 9 | — | $59,050 | $26,620 |
| 2020 | $319,385 | $-12,637 | $21,058 | $15,500 | 12 | — | $10,529 | $23,353 |
| 2019 | $353,080 | $42,787 | $29,803 | $23,750 | 14 | — | $18,644 | $23,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rockford Health Careers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 filing describes awards for health-care-related students in Winnebago County. In 2023, it made scholarship grants to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The grantee describes its own mission as serving as a catalyst for giving and promoting philanthropy, while attracting, preserving, and growing a charitable endowment for the present and future needs of Northern Illinois.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported three grants totaling $412,297. The grants ranged from $9,084 to $305,060, with a median of $98,153. All three were to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois in Rockford for scholarships: $305,060, $98,153, and $9,084.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2023 filing were Heather Sliva, secretary/treasurer; Susan Maher, president; and directors Anne Cable, Karen Jasper, Doreen Stagnaro-Green, Dr. Susan DeGuide, Susie Murray, Andrea Homann, and Dr. Kathleen Kelly.
Rockford Health Careers Foundation is led by Susan Maher, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Susan Maher
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Cable
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Doreen Stagnaro-Green
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen Jasper
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrea Homann
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen Kelly
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Deguide
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susie Murray
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Sliva
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anita Church (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Sara Deutsch (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Terry Rifkin (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Rockford Health Careers Foundation
How much does Rockford Health Careers Foundation give each year?
Rockford Health Careers Foundation gave $412K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $23K across 14 grants.
What is Rockford Health Careers Foundation's typical grant size?
Rockford Health Careers Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $98,153, and its average grant was $137,432, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rockford Health Careers Foundation give grants?
Rockford Health Careers Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (3 grants).
Does Rockford Health Careers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Rockford Health Careers Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
What does Rockford Health Careers Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 filing describes awards for health-care-related students in Winnebago County. In 2023, it made scholarship grants to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rockford Health Careers Foundation?
The 2022 filing states that applications should be made on the foundation’s form with required attachments, and that awards are for health-care-related students in Winnebago County. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Rockford Health Careers Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Rockford Health Careers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rockford Health Careers Foundation's EIN?
Rockford Health Careers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6115620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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