How to apply
Visit the website for the organization's grant guidelines & application: http://wshf.org/general-guidelines/ Contact: Catherine Kapella, 875 North Michigan Ave Suite 3516, Chicago, Il, 3126646488 Deadlines: Grant submissions were accepted on a continuous rolling basis for either the 12/1 or 6/1 deadlines. Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 76 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Silver Lining FoundationChicago, IL | Emergency Grant Request | $50K |
| Shirley Ryan AbilitylabChicago, IL | Exploring a New Nonsurgical Treatment for Muscle Contractures in Cerebral Palsy | $43K |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, IL | Utilizing High Fidelity Simulation to Improve Pediatric Emergency Readiness Across the Care Continuum | $36K |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, IL | Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program | $30K |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, IL | Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program | $30K |
| Gilda's Club ChicagoChicago, IL | Gilda's Club's Adult Program Manager: Revitalizing the GCC Clubhouse | $25K |
| Howard Brown Health CenterChicago, IL | Clinical Research Fellowship in Honor of Dr. Catherine M. Creticos | $25K |
| KeshetNorthbrook, IL | Keshet One Community Capital Project | $25K |
| La Rabida Children's HospitalChicago, IL | La Rabida Inpatient Design | $25K |
| University of Illinois FoundationChicago, IL | Washington Square Health Foundation Scholarship Fund in Honor of Dr. William N. Werner | $25K |
| Sinai ChicagoChicago, IL | Neonate Cooling Bed | $20K |
| Wauconda Fire Protection DistrictWauconda, IL | Mobile Integrated Healthcare - Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) | $20K |
| Chesed ChicagoLincolnwood, IL | New Food Pantry Annex | $18K |
| Cornerstone Community OutreachChicago, IL | Medical Room Conversion | $17K |
| Easter Seals Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | Wellness Through Communication Initiative at Easterseals Academy Chicago | $17K |
| Bubby Fira's Food BankChicago, IL | Expansion of Meal Delivery Services to Palatine and Arlington Heights, IL | $15K |
| The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind Or Visually ImpairedChicago, IL | Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss | $14K |
| Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center (anixter Center)Chicago, IL | CHS Hearing Health Clinic Audiology Testing Equipment | $13K |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceNorth Chicago, IL | The Washington Square Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship Program | $13K |
| Howard Brown Health CenterChicago, IL | Board Designated Grant to Howard Brown Health Center for Program Support | $11K |
| Erie Family Health CenterChicago, IL | Expanding Erie's Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Program to West Garfield Park | $10K |
| A Silver Lining FoundationChicago, IL | Dr. Sandy Goldberg's Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography | $10K |
| Centro San BonifacioChicago, IL | Centro San Bonifacio and Belmont Cragin Health Center of Cook County Diabetes Care Collaboration | $10K |
| Chicago Women's Health CenterChicago, IL | Ultrasound Services Expansion | $10K |
| Institute of Medicine of ChicagoChicago, IL | Special Designated Grant for Program Support | $10K |
| Lawndale Christian Health CenterChicago, IL | Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Implementation | $10K |
| Pcc Community Wellness CenterOak Park, IL | PCC Dental Equipment | $10K |
| The Night MinistryChicago, IL | Outreach Health Ministry Mobile Bus | $10K |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare SocietyOak Park, IL | Special Designated Grant for Dental Equipment | $8,000 |
| Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceChicago, IL | Expanding Peer Support to Improve Wellness and Access to Care for Individuals with Mood Disorders | $7,500 |
| A Silver Lining FoundationChicago, IL | Special Designated Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography Services | $5,000 |
| CommunityhealthChicago, IL | All Involved: A Community Engagement Initiative | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community OutreachChicago, IL | Special Designated Grant to Cornerstone Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community OutreachChicago, IL | Medical Room Conversion | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineChicago, IL | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant to Northwestern University to Advance the Research of Dr. Amani Fawzi for the Budget Period of… | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilitylabChicago, IL | Special Designated Grant to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | $5,000 |
| Center on HalstedChicago, IL | Expanding HIV Testing, Education, and Support Services for Underserved Communities on Chicago's South and West Sides | $4,288 |
| Project Seed of Suburban Chicago IncChicago, IL | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Project Seed of Suburban Chicago for Program Support | $4,250 |
| Elmwood Franklin School IncBuffalo, NY | Mr. William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Elmwood Franklin School Inc. for Mental Health Programs | $4,000 |
| Grantmakers in HealthWashington, DC | Foundation Designated Grant | $3,325 |
| A Silver Lining FoundationChicago, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography | $3,000 |
| Advocate Charitable FoundationOak Brook, IL | Dr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Cancer Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $3,000 |
| Council on FoundationsWashington, DC | Foundation Designated Grant | $3,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare GroupElmhurst, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation in recognition of the continued excellent care received… | $3,000 |
| Institute of Medicine of ChicagoChicago, IL | Special Designated Grant for Program Support | $3,000 |
| North Park Friendship CenterChicago, IL | Dr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the North Park Friendship Center Food Pantry | $3,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL | Dr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development for Leukemia Rese… | $3,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian SocietyBuffalo, NY | William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Westminster Presbyterian Society for the Refugee Ministry and Immigrant Support Team. | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Akg Art MuseumBuffalo, NY | Mr. William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Buffalo AKG Art Museum for the Our Access Program. | $2,500 |
| Howard Brown Health CenterChicago, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to Howard Brown Health Center for Clinical Research | $2,500 |
| A Silver Lining FoundationChicago, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography Services in recognition of A Silver Lining Foundati… | $2,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater ChicagoChicago, IL | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant to the Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago for Program Support | $2,000 |
| Food for Greater ElginElgin, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Food for Greater Elgin for Program Support in recognition of Food for Greater Elgin's ongoing… | $2,000 |
| NorthwesternChicago, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Northwestern Memorial Foundation in recognition of the excellent care received from Dr. Daniel… | $2,000 |
| Advocate Charitable FoundationOak Brook, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Cancer Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. | $1,250 |
| Advocate Charitable FoundationOak Brook, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Lectureship Fund at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Cent… | $1,250 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, IL | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant in honor of Nico Impson to support Nico's Neuro Nation for the Run for Gus | $1,000 |
| Chesed ChicagoLincolnwood, IL | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to the ChesedChicago for Program Support | $1,000 |
| Illini ChabadChampaign, IL | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Illini Chabad for Counseling and Food for the Needy. | $1,000 |
| NorthwesternChicago, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Northwestern Memorial Foundation in recognition of the excellent care received from Dr. Dana W… | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 70 · New York 4 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Washington Square Health Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1937. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Washington Square Health Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Visit the website for the organization's grant guidelines & application: http://wshf.org/general-guidelines/ Deadlines: Grant submissions were accepted on a continuous rolling basis for either the 12/1 or 6/1 deadlines..
How much does Washington Square Health Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $667K across 76 grants, a median of $4,125.
Where does Washington Square Health Foundation Inc give?
Illinois (70 grants), New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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