MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST
AI Summary
MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $10M in total grants paid to 63 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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
Chicago, IL
$4M
8%
SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
Chicago, IL
$3M
6%
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
Chicago, IL
$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
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- 216 grantees
- 70 board & team members
- 7 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.