The Medline Foundation
The Medline Foundation is a private foundation based in Northfield, Illinois. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as its final return, and no later filing is on record; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Medline Foundation at a glance
In short: The Medline Foundation gave $166K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. 71% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $165,599
- -80.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- -82.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $11,040
- +12.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (62% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Medline Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: The Medline Foundation
Mailing address: Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 643-4343
Email: jgreeson@medline.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Medline Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was United Way of Lake County ($52K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,043), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 169 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Illinois received 62% of the total, Massachusetts 15%, New York 6%, Connecticut 6%, and Oregon 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Medline Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 21% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2022) to $1.8M (2020). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lake County Gurnee, IL | General Assistance | $52,000 |
| Waukegan to College Waukegan, IL | General Assistance | $27,000 |
| Ellie Fund for Breast Cancer Needham, MA | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,043 |
| Ann's Place Danbury, CT | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Mundelein HS Band Boosters Mudelein, IL | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Snowcap Community Charities Fairview, OR | General Assistnace | $5,000 |
| Foundation of Abilities First NY Inc Wappingers Falls, NY | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Little League Montgomery, NY | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Laredo American Little League Laredo, TX | General Assistance | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $39,279 | $172,324 | $165,599 | 15 | $172,324 | — | $1,346 |
| 2021 | $133,045 | $381,577 | $854,299 | $827,811 | 84 | $831,896 | $282,137 | $27,265 |
| 2020 | $605,767 | $1,536,942 | $1,771,918 | $1,757,388 | 70 | — | $834,961 | $49,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Medline Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. United Way of Lake County describes its mission as uniting leadership and resources to address families’ and individuals’ financial, social, and educational needs. Ann’s Place says it provides free comfort, support, counseling, and other resources to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Allendale Association describes its work as care, treatment, education, and advocacy for families, children, and youth with serious emotional, mental, and behavioral health challenges. Options Inc. says it supports people with disabilities through life skills, work and activities, community inclusion, and support beyond the family.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $165,599. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $52,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $52,000 to United Way of Lake County in Gurnee, Illinois, and $27,000 to Waukegan to College in Waukegan, Illinois, both for general assistance. Other notable grants were $25,000 to Ellie Fund for Breast Cancer in Needham, Massachusetts, for general assistance; $11,043 to an individual recipient in Northfield, Illinois, for general welfare; and $10,000 to Ann’s Place in Danbury, Connecticut, for general assistance.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says to apply in writing to the foundation; the deadline is listed as N/A. Disaster relief grants are restricted to employees of Medline Industries, Inc. or their children or grandchildren. These filing instructions are not presented as current, because the 2022 return is marked final.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Alexander M. Liberman as president, Francesca M. Oliver as secretary, and Michael B. Drazin as treasurer.
The Medline Foundation is led by Alexander M. Liberman, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alexander M. Liberman
President
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francesca M. Oliver
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Drazin
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alex Liberman (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Andrew J. Mills (2020–2021) — President
- Former: James D. Abrams (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Medline Foundation
How much does The Medline Foundation give each year?
The Medline Foundation gave $166K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $828K across 84 grants.
What is The Medline Foundation's typical grant size?
The Medline Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,040, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Medline Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Medline Foundation give grants?
The Medline Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waukegan, IL (2 grants).
Does The Medline Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Medline Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Medline Foundation's largest grantees?
The Medline Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include United Way of Lake County ($52,000), Waukegan to College ($27,000) and Ellie Fund for Breast Cancer ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,043), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Medline Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. United Way of Lake County describes its mission as uniting leadership and resources to address families’ and individuals’ financial, social, and educational needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Medline Foundation?
The Medline Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is The Medline Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Medline Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Medline Foundation's EIN?
The Medline Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1563666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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