MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST
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The Michael Reese Health Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, with additional support in Ohio and Massachusetts. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MICHAEL REESE ADVANCES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR THE JEWISH AND WIDER CHICAGO COMMUNITY BY CARRYING FORWARD THE VISION OF MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL'S JEWISH FOUNDERS AND THE GENERATIONS OF PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP THEY INSPIRED.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Health care access
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
$4M
8%
SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
$3M
6%
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
$2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST?
No. MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST give?
MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $11.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM, and UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST?
MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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