Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation
To support and carry out exempt purposes of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and the Foundation by providing financial assistance to charitable, religious, educational and scientific organizations by such means as the board of directors of the organizations may determine.
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation gave $588K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $294K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $588,327
- +1513.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $294,164
- +1513.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $294,164
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($428K). Together the top 2 received $588K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation gives
- Giving grew 419% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $588K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $588K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $427,962 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $160,365 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $12,214 | $596,659 | $588,327 | 2 | $12,014 |
| 2022 | $577,832 | $46,879 | $42,151 | $36,467 | 2 | $46,679 |
| 2021 | $661,862 | $35,627 | $144,885 | $138,246 | 4 | $35,627 |
| 2020 | $645,826 | $137,603 | $120,249 | $113,312 | 4 | $33,078 |
About Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $588K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation is led by Michael Rosenberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Rosenberg
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Yablon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Strauss
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Rothstein
Vice President
Vice President → Director, 2021
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Chiswick
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Jagust
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Covington
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pinkston
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David S Rubovits (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation
How much does Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation give each year?
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation gave $588K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $36K across 2 grants.
What is Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation?
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Chicago, IL.
Where does Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation operate?
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation's EIN?
Weiss Memorial Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4413031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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