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    Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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    Chicago, ILWebsite3129264237

    About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

    Dedicated to providing advanced, patient-centered health care through high-quality clinical care, academic excellence, scientific discovery and community engagement.

    Focus Areas

    healthcare deliveryclinical researchcardiovascular carecancer careneurosciencestransplantationcommunity healthworkforce development

    Who They Fund

    underserved / low-income communitieschildren, youth, and familiespeople experiencing homelessness / unhoused individualssurvivors of domestic violencepeople with disabilities (including blind/visually impaired)

    About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

    Northwestern Memorial HealthCare’s recent giving is anchored by a large academic support pattern to Northwestern University, with three grants of $46,607,367 in 2023, $43,971,787 in 2024, and $35,133,357 in 2025. That scale sits alongside a second layer of much smaller community awards that point to how the organization supports health care beyond the hospital setting. The foundation’s active programs show that it uses both invitation-only and open-request channels, but always within a local Illinois footprint tied to Northwestern Medicine service areas and hospital community health priorities. Recent grants also show support for research and education through the American Heart Association and for community-facing work through Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Other named recipients include Bright Star Community Outreach, Wings Program Inc, and Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, which indicates activity across access to care, survivor services, and health-related education. Across the latest filing year, the pattern suggests a funder that combines major institutional support with targeted community investments connected to health care delivery and community health needs.

    What Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Funds

    In research and education, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare gave $400,000 in 2023 and $100,000 in 2024 to American Heart Association Inc in Chicago, plus $150,000 in 2025 to American Heart Association in Dallas for the same category. It also supported condition-specific organizations, including $45,000 in 2024 to National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in Denver and $30,000 in 2025 to National Parkinson Foundation Inc in Miami. Community support appears in several Chicago-area awards, such as $57,500 in 2025 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and $50,000 in 2025 to Chicago Defender Charities Inc as a community event sponsor. The foundation also funded local health access and wellness work, including $40,000 in 2025 to Bright Star Community Outreach and $50,500 in 2023 to Big Shoulders Fund for community wellness. Youth and family-oriented support is visible in $45,000 in 2023 to Ladies of Virtue for mentoring and leadership support.

    How Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Gives

    Typical awards are modest: the median grant size is $10,000, with a p25 of $7,000 and a p75 of $25,000. The pattern includes both large institutional support and many one-time community donations, which fits its regular funder classification and program structure. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Northwestern University, American Heart Association Inc, World Business Chicago, Commercial Club Foundation, Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, and National Parkinson Foundation Inc. That repeat activity suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare also makes program-related investments and runs both invitation-only and unsolicited donation pathways, including community donations up to $20,000.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $39.3M

    Total Assets

    $16.8B

    Total Revenue

    $2.8B

    Total Expenses

    $1.9B

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $7K and $25K, with a median of $10K.

    25th Percentile

    $7K

    Median

    $10K

    75th Percentile

    $25K

    Geographic Reach

    Local9 states funded
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    Topics

    community health and nutritionmental health and substance use serviceshomelessness prevention and low-income housing supportservices for survivors of domestic violenceyouth mentoring, academic support and leadership developmentworkforce development and employment support for un-/underemployedfood security and basic needs (food pantries, pediatric nutrition)

    Where Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Makes Grants

    Giving is overwhelmingly local: 89% of grants go to recipients in Illinois, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Chicago is the clearest hub, with multiple grants to organizations there, including Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Bright Star Community Outreach, and World Business Chicago. Other Illinois recipients include Woodridge, Aurora, Palatine, and Naperville-area organizations within the broader service area. The active community programs also focus on Cook, DeKalb, and DuPage counties, with some coverage extending into Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, and Will counties.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

    What kinds of work does Northwestern Memorial HealthCare support most often?

    The foundation supports health care delivery, clinical research, cardiovascular care, cancer care, neurosciences, transplantation, community health, and workforce development. Its grant data also shows support for access to care, research and education, community support, mentoring, domestic violence survivor services, and community health and nutrition.

    How does Northwestern Memorial HealthCare structure its community giving?

    It uses multiple community channels, including invitation-only community grants and donation programs that accept requests throughout the year. The active programs include a Community Benefit Grant Program, a Community Partnership Program, and Community Donations with awards up to $20,000.

    What is the typical grant size?

    Typical awards are small relative to the foundation’s total giving: the p25 grant size is $7,000, the median is $10,000, and the p75 is $25,000. The grant list also includes occasional much larger awards tied to academic support.

    Where are most grants made?

    Most grants go to Illinois recipients, and 89% of grants are awarded to organizations in the foundation’s headquarters state. The active community programs are focused on Northwestern Medicine service areas such as Cook, DeKalb, and DuPage counties.

    Are there unsolicited application opportunities?

    Yes. The Community Donations programs accept unsolicited requests, and requests are considered throughout the year. By contrast, the Community Benefit Grant Program is invitation only and requires an invitation email with a link to complete the form.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Northwestern Memorial Healthcare that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $20K

    Community Donations (Community Sponsorships and Donations)

    community health needsaccess to carepriority health needs

    Who can apply: Community-based organization with 501(c)(3) federal designation or a fiscally sponsored organization under an established community-based 501(c)(3); or a school/government agency. Applicant must be located in, and primarily serve, residents of a Northwestern Medicine Community Service Area.

    Deadline: Rolling basis; organizations may receive only one donation during each Northwestern Medicine fiscal year (September 1 to August 31).

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