Charitable Impact Investment / Corporate Sponsorship

Charitable Impact Investment / Corporate Sponsorship is sponsored by Advocate Health. Advocate Health offers charitable impact investments and corporate sponsorships to nonprofit organizations that align with their impact priorities and serve communities within Advocate Health's footprint. This could potentially include programs within children's hospitals.

Social Responsibility | Advocate Health Advocate Health is committed to making a positive impact on our communities. We continue to build upon our pledge to improve social drivers of health and reimagine care for all as a national leader in community benefits. Dedicated $ 24 B+ in resources since 2022 Reported $ 6.

27 B+ in community benefits in 2025 Provided $ 17 M+ in community benefits per day Driving meaningful change with our partners As part of our community benefit strategy, Advocate Health is proud to partner with and lift up organizations that create healthier, more equitable communities.

We look to support opportunities that: Foster strategic partnerships that extend our mission and vision Create awareness and visibility for key issues in the areas where Advocate Health operates Reach targeted audiences, influence impactful, long-term outcomes and create sustainable systemic change Provide engagement for Advocate Health teammates in educational, leadership and networking opportunities Drive excellence, value and growth so Advocate Health can remain a socially focused, environmentally minded and innovative community partner Enhance our health equity strategies and directly impact Advocate Health patients Charitable impact investments We’re dedicated to redefining care delivery with a focus on holistic health and community engagement plus a commitment to improving outcomes for all individuals.

We support initiatives that align with our priorities: Safe and affordable housing: Reduce housing insecurity, improve health outcomes tied to stable living conditions and foster long-term community resilience. Meaningful employment opportunities: Address intergenerational poverty and promote economic stability. Food security: Combat food insecurity and improve chronic disease outcomes.

Identified community health needs: Target interventions that improve access to care and address urgent health disparities in underserved populations. Cardiometabolic diseases: Reduce preventable hospitalizations and improve long-term health outcomes for high-risk populations. Infant and maternal health: Close life expectancy gaps and reduce disparities in maternal and infant mortality rates.

Violence-related injuries: Reduce emergency visits and improve mental health outcomes in affected communities. Cancer screenings: Increase screening rates to enable early intervention and improve survival outcomes. How does Advocate Health define charitable impact investments?

We consider funding nonprofits that serve our most vulnerable communities. Typically, funded programs or projects last at least one year and provide direct measurable impact and potential positive long-term changed behaviors. What organizations are eligible to apply for an investment?

To be eligible for a charitable impact investment, your organization must: Be a registered nonprofit or charitable entity (i.e., 501(c)(3)) Have been operational for at least three years Be in good standing with local and national regulations Serve communities within Advocate Health’s footprint: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina or Wisconsin Align with Advocate Health’s impact priorities and purpose of redefining care for all Demonstrate capacity to manage the project and report outcomes Be open to collaboration and have a sustainability plan beyond the grant period What types of projects are not eligible for funding?

Advocate Health does not provide investments to: Political campaigns or lobbying activities Organizations with discriminatory practices Projects outside Advocate Health’s geographic footprint Programs misaligned with impact priorities Organizations with incomplete or noncompliant applications What do I need to know about submitting an investment application?

The submission portal opens on the first calendar day of each request submission period and closes automatically at 11:59 p. m. ET on the final day of that month.

Late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed. Only one application is accepted per calendar year. All proposals must include the following documents: Operating budget and financial statements 501(c)(3) determination letter Previous year’s impact report or annual report All applicants will receive a decision via email within eight weeks of the close of the investment cycle or once a funding decision is made.

We welcome proposals that promote holistic health, strengthen community connections, address social drivers of health and deliver measurable clinical impact. What kinds of events does Advocate Health sponsor? We sponsor events or investments that typically provide programmatic support and include tangible benefits back to Advocate Health (e.g., tables, logos, tickets, etc.).

What organizations are eligible to apply for sponsorship? All organizations considered for Advocate Health sponsorship must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing whose programs operate primarily within Advocate Health service areas (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina or Wisconsin) or are national organizations and conferences.

Applicants must comply with all applicable laws and our nondiscrimination policy and be able to provide required financial documentation (e.g., audited financial records and IRS form 990 or 501(c)(3) determination letter). Advocate Health selectively sponsors chambers of commerce and economic development organizations (EDOs) when sponsorship produces clear community or clinical impact tied to our priorities.

Generally, these organizations should be 501(c)(3)/(c)(6). In addition to proof of eligibility, proposals from chambers of commerce and EDOs must include: A programmatic scope with outcomes and metrics A budget of how funds will be used A timeline and post-program reporting What considerations factor into sponsorship decisions?

We prioritize proposals that tie back to our aspiration to close the gap in life expectancy, and look at these additional factors: Service area relevance and potential to reach priority populations Measurable outcomes and clinical or community impact Financial stewardship and organizational capacity Portfolio balance and available budget What types of organizations are not eligible for sponsorship?

Advocate Health doesn’t provide sponsorship for the following: Organizations that discriminate or deny service based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or source of payment Organizations that are not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. internal revenue code Organizations with less than three years of verified tax-exempt status Government or municipal agencies or organizations Individuals or third parties seeking donations on behalf of nonprofit organizations Individual or team fundraising and assistance to individuals, including illness or hardship support, scholarships, fellowships or similar aid Pass-through funding (events or fundraisers that regrant proceeds to other charities) and regranting entities, including private foundations Foundations related to a business where company executive officers hold a fiduciary or leadership role Political campaigns, parties or causes Alumni, fraternal, sorority or professional associations, booster or civic clubs, or organizations that primarily serve a limited constituency Individual preK-12 schools (public or private).

Limited consideration may be given to specialized schools with a clear, documented social impact purpose. Religious organizations for sectarian purposes (including churches and synagogues). Community impact programs hosted by faith-based organizations may be considered only if they are open to the general public, do not advance religious doctrine and fully comply with nondiscrimination requirements.

Recreational or sporting events, including walks, runs, golf tournaments and athletic associations or leagues Group or individual expenses such as memberships, memorials, travel or tours, including travel-related expenses for individuals or teams Past grantees that failed to provide required documentation, such as charitable contribution acknowledgments or other stipulated reports What do I need to know about submitting a sponsorship request?

We accept applications on a quarterly basis. Submit in our online portal at least 12 weeks before the event or program start date. Only one application is accepted per calendar year.

All requests must include the following documents: Most recent audited financial statements IRS form 990 or 501(c)(3) determination letter Program budget and outcomes/measurement plan Agreement to our nondiscrimination policy All applicants will receive a decision via email within four to eight weeks of request submission.

Apply for an investment or sponsorship Investment and sponsorship applications are only accepted during the quarterly request submission periods. Only one application is accepted per calendar year. You may apply for your program or event early but no less than 12 weeks prior to the start of the program or event.

Program begins or event occurs Request submission period Committee review & notification delivery September, October, November December, January, February Request a professional speaker or community health event Requests for community health events and professional speaker engagements are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted no less than 90 days prior to the event or program start date.

If you're submitting an application for the first time, create a new account for our submission portal.