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Washington Square Health Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1937. It holds total assets of $20.7M. Annual income is reported at $5.5M. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Washington Square Health Foundation Inc. has made 189 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $477K and $589K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $84K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 93 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, California, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$84K
Based on 64 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Washington Square Health Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 189 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, CA.
Washington Square Health Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.6M across 189 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $84K.
The application deadline is GRANT SUBMISSIONS WERE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS ROLLING BASIS FOR EITHER THE 12/1 OR 6/1 DEADLINES.. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Washington Square Health Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$18M
Fair Market Value
$18M
Net Worth
$17.2M
Grants Paid
$477K
Contributions
$7K
Net Investment Income
$352K
Distribution Amount
$961K
Total: $14.7M
Total Grants
189
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
93
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForefrontFoundation Designated Grant | Chicago, IL | $576 | 2023 |
| A Silver Lining FoundationGrant for the Payment of ASLF Approved Breast Health Testing (screenings through biopsies as medically indicated) | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Primecare HealthIntegrative Medicine Program | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Chicago Chesed FundNew Freezer Unit | Lincolnwood, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children'S Hospital Of ChicagoHematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Fellowship Program | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital And Medical Center ChicagoOgden Commons Health Village | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| La Rabida Children'S HospitalLa Rabida Inpatient Unit Redesign | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Mcdermott Center Dba Haymarket CenterBecoming Haymarket Center Health - A Federally Qualified Health Center Look Alike Homeless Care Provider | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| Indian American Medical Association (Il) Charitable Foundation IncProcure new medical equipment for better health care | Chicago, IL | $17K | 2023 |
| St Anthony HospitalPRI Foregiveness | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Chicago Hearing SocietyCHS Hearing Health Clinic Audiology Testing Equipment | Chicago, IL | $14K | 2023 |
| Polish American AssociationPolish American Association Food Pantry. | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| The Children'S ClinicStaff Salary Support for New Dental Operatory | Oak Park, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Roseland Community HospitalSpecial Designated Grant for Program Support | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| Gilda'S Club ChicagoSpecial Designated Grant for 25th Anniversary | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Urban MinistriesBehavioral Health - Peer Engagement Initiative | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse CenterDigital Prevention Education Development | Gurnee, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| North Park UniversityDirect-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) Program | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Institute Of Medicine Of ChicagoSpecial Designated Grant for Program Support for the 2023 IOMC Annual Meeting | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineCatherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant to Northwestern University to advance the research of Dr. Amani Fawzi | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of IllinoisCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Flexible Support Fund | Des Plaines, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Grantmakers In HealthFoundation Designated Grant | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Council On FoundationsFoundation Designated Grant | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Companion Connection Program Of Colorado Horse RescueWilliam B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to the Companion Connnection Program of Colorado Horse Rescue | Longmont, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Food For Greater ElginBarbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Food for Greater Elgin for Program Support | Elgin, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| North Park Friendship CenterDr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the North Park Friendship Center Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Advocate Charitable FoundationDr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Cancer Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Downers Grove, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Medical CenterDr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development for Leukemia Research | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Boulder Community Health FoundationWilliam B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Boulder Community Health Foundation for the Heart Program | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Project Seed Of Suburban Chicago IncHoward Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Project Seed of Suburban Chicago for Program Support | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Colorado Music FestivalWilliam B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to the LifeSong Chorus Program at the Center for Musical Arts | Lafayette, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Alexian Brothers Bonaventure HouseDr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Howard Brown Health CenterDr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to Howard Brown Health Center for Clinical Research | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Illini ChabadHoward Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to ILLini Chabad for Program Support | Champaign, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Congregation Kins Of West Rogers ParkHoward Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Congregation KINS of West Rogers Park for Program Support | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Team Spirit InstituteHoward Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Team Spirit Institute for Program Support | Buffalo Grove, IL | $1K | 2023 |