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Health Foundations in Illinois

86 private foundations funding health in Illinois.

Our directory lists 86 private health foundations based in Illinois, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. Most give by invitation only rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Each profile below shows the funder's giving history, typical grant size, recent recipients, and application stance — so you can build a focused prospect list.

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Health

Established

Childrens Care Foundation

Illinois

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $73M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.6M

Funds in IL

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Health

Established

Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $65.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $3.3M

Funds in IL · DC

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Health

Established

Dauten Family Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $30.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $18.3M

Funds in IL · MA · NY +3

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Health

Emerging

Washington Square Health Foundation Inc

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $20.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $667.2K

Funds in IL · NY · DC

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Health

Emerging

Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation

Illinois

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHealthArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $15.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $361K

Funds in NY · CT · FL +3

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Ed Watkowski Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $14M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.1M

Funds in IL · KS · NY +3

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Health

Emerging

Vermilion Healthcare Foundation Inc

Illinois

Assets: $13.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $634.8K

Funds in IL

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Health

Emerging

Dorothea Berggren Charitable Foundation

Illinois

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $11.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $4.4M

Funds in IL · AZ · MN

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Gurtz Family Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $10M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $620K

Funds in IL · NY · TN +2

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $357.5K

Funds in CA · IL · VA +12

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Adreani Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $6.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $593.2K

Funds in IL · WI · DC +8

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Jerome Nerenberg 2000 Charitable Tr

Illinois

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $6.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.1M

Funds in IL · NY · CT +3

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Hattie Hannah Keeney Trust 2620072100

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $4.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $271.2K

Funds in MI

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Health

Emerging

Palmer and Jane D Davenport Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $4.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $172.5K

Funds in MA

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Health

Emerging

Wilson Memorial Hospital Res Tr

Illinois

Assets: $4.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $483.8K

Funds in WY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Pugdin Memorial Fund P 61620004

Illinois

ReligionInternational & Foreign AffairsHuman Services

Assets: $4.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $289.9K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Loudoun Hospital 3 Tr Ua P62421006

Illinois

Assets: $3.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $307.3K

Funds in VA

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Guy a and N Kay Arboit Charitable Trust

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $3.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $191.5K

Funds in IL · IN

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Health

Emerging

Clarence & Lola Hindenburg Charitable Tr

Illinois

Assets: $3.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $169.4K

Funds in DC · FL · IL +1

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology

Illinois

Assets: $3.2M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Arlene Leff Foundation

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitHealthPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $2.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $200K

Funds in IL · NY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

John Adam Schaad & Mildred E Schaad Trust

Illinois

Health

Assets: $2.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $85.7K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Margaret M Fauver Charitable Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $2.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $109.9K

Funds in FL · DC

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Romana Charitable Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $86.2K

Funds in IL · MO · NE +1

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Henry Evans Tr Uw FBO United Hospital P60081000

Illinois

Assets: $1.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $122.9K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

William P Bomar Tr a 22-1303-00-1

Illinois

ReligionHealthReligion

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $97K

Funds in TX

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Chris and Irene Seth Family Foundation

Illinois

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $196.7K

Funds in IL · MA · MI +11

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Health

Emerging

Nyu Toula Research Fund P07694006

Illinois

Health

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $99.5K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Oscar R Micklethwait Surgical Fund for Ohio State University

Illinois

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $78.4K

Funds in OH

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

T W Lillian J Wallace-fbo American Cancer Society

Illinois

Health

Assets: $1.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $93K

Funds in OK

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Lillian J Wallace Tr Uw No 2 3401092900

Illinois

Health

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $90K

Funds in TX

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Robert J Daverman Foundation

Illinois

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHealthArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $94K

Funds in IL · FL · ID

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Marion Memorial Hospital Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $61K

Funds in IL

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Health

Emerging

Rose Family Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $124.2K

Funds in IL · IN · DC +3

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Magic Charitable Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $1.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $132K

Funds in IL · NY · DC +8

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

The Portes Foundation

Illinois

Health

Assets: $1.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $58K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

James B Tafel Foundation

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitHealthPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $230.5K

Funds in FL · IL · CA +8

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Health

Emerging

Glass Solutions Foundation

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitEducationHuman Services

Assets: $952.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $242.6K

Funds in IL · OH · IA +5

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Health

Emerging

Courtney a Kleman Foundation

Illinois

Education

Assets: $889.4K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $60K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Fred G Suhling Char Trust 26573006

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $876.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $49.9K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Chern Family Foundation

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitHealthPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $843.8K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.1M

Funds in IL · DC · NY +1

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Delavan Ambulance Service Inc

Illinois

Assets: $839.9K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Weiner-marc Foundation

Illinois

International & Foreign AffairsHealthInternational & Foreign Affairs

Assets: $821.7K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $474.2K

Funds in IL · NY · CA +5

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Medical Imaging Research and Education Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $702.1K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $70K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Gerald Hodel Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $693.5K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $55K

Funds in IL · IN · ME +1

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Health

Emerging

Lee Memorial Hospital Trust Uw of Richard Demille Brown 33-04346-60

Illinois

Assets: $691.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $41.6K

Funds in FL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Sally Guzowski Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $690.4K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $215K

Funds in MI · HI

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Fannie Aldridge Bell Hospital Benefit 75 Trust

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $637.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $45.5K

Funds in TX

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Health

Emerging

Henry Pope Foundation

Illinois

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $573.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $91.5K

Funds in IL · AZ · NY +3

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Greater National Advocates Inc

Illinois

Assets: $572.1K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Psychotherapy Action Network

Illinois

Assets: $563.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Claude & Della Chilcutt Tr

Illinois

Health

Assets: $545.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $36.5K

Funds in TX

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Health

Emerging

David Greer SR Testamentary Trust Acct No 33005-02

Illinois

Health

Assets: $528K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $23K

Funds in TX

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Mark H Latimer Charitable Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $518.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $30.7K

Funds in TX

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

David and Jodi Portnoy Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $498.3K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Alter Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $481.5K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Sarah C Upham Clinic Tr 1

Illinois

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $480.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $32.7K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Annabel Taylor Tr Uw

Illinois

Assets: $479.8K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $33.4K

Funds in WI · IL · MD

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Firefly Foundation Nfp

Illinois

Health

Assets: $381.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $10K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Richards Family Foundation

Illinois

Health

Assets: $373.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $6K

Funds in FL

Invitation only

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Our directory lists 86 private health foundations in Illinois, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. Each profile shows the funder's giving history, recent recipients, and application stance.

By total assets, CHILDRENS CARE FOUNDATION is among the largest health funders in Illinois in the directory.

Childrens Care Foundation

Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago

Dauten Family Foundation

Washington Square Health Foundation Inc

Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation

Ed Watkowski Foundation

Vermilion Healthcare Foundation Inc

Dorothea Berggren Charitable Foundation

Gurtz Family Foundation

Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs Foundation

Adreani Foundation

Jerome Nerenberg 2000 Charitable Tr

Hattie Hannah Keeney Trust 2620072100

Palmer and Jane D Davenport Foundation

Wilson Memorial Hospital Res Tr

Pugdin Memorial Fund P 61620004

Loudoun Hospital 3 Tr Ua P62421006

Guy a and N Kay Arboit Charitable Trust

Clarence & Lola Hindenburg Charitable Tr

Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology

Arlene Leff Foundation

John Adam Schaad & Mildred E Schaad Trust

Margaret M Fauver Charitable Foundation

Romana Charitable Foundation

Henry Evans Tr Uw FBO United Hospital P60081000

William P Bomar Tr a 22-1303-00-1

Chris and Irene Seth Family Foundation

Nyu Toula Research Fund P07694006

Oscar R Micklethwait Surgical Fund for Ohio State University

T W Lillian J Wallace-fbo American Cancer Society

Lillian J Wallace Tr Uw No 2 3401092900

Robert J Daverman Foundation

Marion Memorial Hospital Foundation

Rose Family Foundation

Magic Charitable Foundation

The Portes Foundation

James B Tafel Foundation

Glass Solutions Foundation

Courtney a Kleman Foundation

Fred G Suhling Char Trust 26573006

Chern Family Foundation

Delavan Ambulance Service Inc

Weiner-marc Foundation

Medical Imaging Research and Education Foundation

Gerald Hodel Foundation

Lee Memorial Hospital Trust Uw of Richard Demille Brown 33-04346-60

Sally Guzowski Foundation

Fannie Aldridge Bell Hospital Benefit 75 Trust

Henry Pope Foundation

Greater National Advocates Inc

Psychotherapy Action Network

Claude & Della Chilcutt Tr

David Greer SR Testamentary Trust Acct No 33005-02

Mark H Latimer Charitable Foundation

David and Jodi Portnoy Foundation

Alter Foundation

Sarah C Upham Clinic Tr 1

Annabel Taylor Tr Uw

Firefly Foundation Nfp

Richards Family Foundation

❓FAQFrequently Asked Questions

FAQFrequently Asked Questions