Michael Reese Health Trust
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362170910 · Private foundation
Michael Reese Health Trust is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $10.0M in annual giving against $162.9M in assets. This page documents the 340 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Michael Reese Health Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Michael Reese Health Trust funds
Michael Reese Health Trust's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Michael Reese Health Trust, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metro Chicago CORPORATE COALITION - RESILIENCY NETWORK SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1.3M | 2022 |
| The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE TASKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: SURVIVOR WORKING GROUP STIPENDS, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) RELIEF | Chicago, IL | $1.2M | 2024 |
| Illinois Community Health Workers Association CAPACITY-BUILDING OVER 3 YEARS | Chicago, IL | $750K | 2024 |
| Acclivus Inc SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR CHICAGO AREA POPULATION AT RISK FOR VIOLENCE AND OTHER NEGATIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES | Chicago, IL | $750K | 2024 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago CHICAGOLAND VACCINE PARTNERSHIP, STATE OF ILLINOIS: HOME ILLINOIS FELLOWS | Chicago, IL | $705K | 2024 |
| City of Chicago CHIEF HOMELESSNESS OFFICER | Chicago, IL | $675K | 2024 |
| Acclivus Inc CHICAGO VIOLENT TRAUMA HOSPITAL RESPONSE | Chicago, IL | $652K | 2022 |
| Health and Medicine Policy Research Group CHICAGOLAND COVID-19 LESSONS LEARNED - A PATH FORWARD, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $650K | 2024 |
| State Revenue Alliance (state Power Fund) GENERAL OPERATING: STATE REVENUE ALLIANCE | Kent, OH | $650K | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago FUND FOR INNOVATION IN HEALTH, RALPH R & MINERVA ROSE FUND (TO JCFS CHICAGO) | Chicago, IL | $549K | 2025 |
| Partners in Health CHICAGOLAND VACCINE PARTNERSHIP | Boston, MA | $525K | 2022 |
| The Ark THE ARK STRATEGIC PLANNING/SENIOR STRATEGY & DATA POSITION | Chicago, IL | $505K | 2023 |
| End Homelessness BRING CHICAGO HOME | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2024 |
| Heartland Health Outreach Inc HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROJECT , HEARTLAND ALLIANCE HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY, HEARTLAND ALLIANCE HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY AND CAPACITY BUILDI | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2025 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago RALPH R AND MINERVA ROSE FUND (TO JCFS CHICAGO) | Chicago, IL | $495K | 2023 |
Michael Reese Health Trust giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Michael Reese Health Trust
Michael Reese Health Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at wearemichaelreese.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Michael Reese Health Trust
- Does Michael Reese Health Trust accept grant applications?
- Michael Reese Health Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Michael Reese Health Trust fund?
- Michael Reese Health Trust's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include United Way of Metro Chicago, The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, Illinois Community Health Workers Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Michael Reese Health Trust give in grants?
- Michael Reese Health Trust reported $10.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.9M over 340 grants.
- Where is Michael Reese Health Trust located?
- Michael Reese Health Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362170910.
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