Healthy Communities Foundation
EIN 364324067Total Given 2020–2024
$39.3M
509 grants · $7.9M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$55K
typical mid grants · $28K–$100K
grant size
60%
deep partner · 108/180 multi-year
repeat
$117.5M
Assets (2024)
180
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MARIA PESQUEIRA
Phone
(708) 443-5674
Deadlines
MAY 15; JUNE 15; JULY 15; AUG. 15; END OF AUG.-SEPT; DEC. DETAILS ON HTTPS://HCFDN.ORG
How to Apply
ONLINE GRANTS PORTAL: TO APPLY FOR FUNDING IN THE 2020 GRANT CYCLE, THE LOI AND SUBSEQUENT FULL APPLICATION (IF APPLICABLE) SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA OUR ONLINE GRANTS PORTAL, WIZEHIVE. APPLICANTS WITH AN EXISTING WIZEHIVE ACCOUNT WILL SEE THE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ON THE HOMEPAGE. NEW APPLICANTS MUST CREATE AN ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE BEFORE HAVING ACCESS TO THE CURRENT GRANT CYCLE. INSTRUCTIONS: SEE OUR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://HCFDN.ORG/INFO-REGARDING-OUR-2020-GRANT-CYCLE/
Restrictions
GRANT ELIGIBILITY-WHO WE FUND: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE. ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT TAX EXEMPT MAY APPLY WITH A FISCAL AGENT. FOR AN ORGANIZATION TO BE ELIGIBLE, AT LEAST 20% OF TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED MUST LIVE IN OUR SERVICE REGION. FOR HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS WITH OPERATING BUDGETS GREATER THAN $10 MILLION, WE WILL ONLY AWARD PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS FOR INITIATIVES LOCATED WITHIN OUR SERVICE REGION WHICH DEMONSTRATE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH AND STRONG COMMITMENT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNER(S). WHAT WE DO NOT FUND: BUSINESSES CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDIVIDUALS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT FOCUSED ON OUR SERVICE REGION, PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS & INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS (INCLUDING PTOS). GENERALLY, WE DO NOT FUND MORE THAN 10% OF AN ORG.S OPERATING BUDGET. ONLY CAPITAL EXP. FOR MTLS. CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $129.9M | $4.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | $8.9M | $133.4M | $3.8M | 111 |
| 2022 | $12.0M | $117.3M | $3.5M | 136 |
| 2023 | $8.8M | $120.2M | $2.2M | 121 |
| 2024 | $9.7M | $117.5M | $11.3M | 141 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 509 grants on record
Minimum
$40
25th Pctl
$28K
Median
$55K
Average
$77K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$575K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DY
Dr Yesenia Yepez
5+ yrs
Vice Chair, Board Member
Leadership
CB
Carl Bergetz
5+ yrs
Chair, Board Member
Leadership
MP
Maria Pesqueira
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
EG
Elva Gonzalez
2 yrs
Chief Financial Officer
AR
Amalia S Rioja
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Board Member
Leadership
CH
Craig Huffman
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Board Member
Leadership
JM
Joseph W McInerney
5+ yrs
Secretary, Board Member
Leadership
DE
Dr Ngozi Ezike
Board Member As of 01/24
CM
Charles W Mulaney Jr
5+ yrs
Board Member Thru 05/24
EC
Elyse Forkosh Cutler
5+ yrs
Board Member
GH
Grace Hou
5+ yrs
Board Member
ES
Eizabeth Sandoval
Board Member As of 01/24
CG
Corliss Garner
Board Member As of 01/24
CG
Caronina Grimble
4 yrs
Board Member
MP
Maria Pesqueira
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
AR
Amalia S Rioja
5+ yrs
Chair, Board Member
Leadership
CB
Carl Bergetz
5+ yrs
Vice Chair, Board Member
Leadership
EG
Elva Gonzalez
2 yrs
Chief Financial Officer
CH
Craig Huffman
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Board Member
Leadership
JM
Joseph W McInerney
5+ yrs
Secretary, Board Member
Leadership
EC
Elyse Forkosh Cutler
5+ yrs
Board Member
GH
Grace Hou
5+ yrs
Board Member
CG
Caronina Grimble
4 yrs
Board Member
DY
Dr Yesenia Yepez
5+ yrs
Board Member
AP
Anne Marie Murphy Phd
4 yrs
Board Member Thru 6/23
CM
Charles W Mulaney Jr
5+ yrs
Board Member
MP
Maria Pesqueira
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
AR
Amalia S Rioja
5+ yrs
Chair, Board Member
Leadership
CB
Carl Bergetz
5+ yrs
Vice Chair, Board Member
Leadership
CH
Craig Huffman
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Board Member
Leadership
JM
Joseph W McInerney
5+ yrs
Secretary, Board Member
Leadership
AP
Anne Marie Murphy Phd
4 yrs
Board Member
GH
Grace Hou
5+ yrs
Board Member
EC
Elyse Forkosh Cutler
5+ yrs
Board Member
CM
Charles W Mulaney Jr
5+ yrs
Board Member
DY
Dr Yesenia Yepez
5+ yrs
Board Member
CG
Caronina Grimble
4 yrs
Board Member
MP
Maria Pesqueira
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
AR
Amalia S Rioja
5+ yrs
Vice Chair, Board Member
Leadership
GH
Grace Hou
5+ yrs
Chair, Board Member
Leadership
JM
Joseph W McInerney
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Board Member
Leadership
CB
Carl Bergetz
5+ yrs
Secretary, Board Member
Leadership
CG
Caronina Grimble
4 yrs
Board Member Began 01/01/20
DY
Dr Yesenia Yepez
5+ yrs
Board Member
AP
Anne Marie Murphy Phd
4 yrs
Board Member
CM
Charles W Mulaney Jr
5+ yrs
Board Member
CH
Craig Huffman
5+ yrs
Board Member
EC
Elyse Forkosh Cutler
5+ yrs
Board Member
AR
Amalia S Rioja
5+ yrs
Vice Chair, Board Member
Leadership
GH
Grace Hou
5+ yrs
Chair, Board Member
Leadership
MP
Maria Pesqueira
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Joseph W McInerney
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Board Member
Leadership
CB
Carl Bergetz
5+ yrs
Secretary, Board Member
Leadership
DY
Dr Yesenia Yepez
5+ yrs
Board Member
AP
Anne Marie Murphy Phd
4 yrs
Board Member
CM
Charles W Mulaney Jr
5+ yrs
Board Member
CH
Craig Huffman
5+ yrs
Board Member
EC
Elyse Forkosh Cutler
5+ yrs
Board Member
Grants Awarded (509 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | $575,000 | STRATEGIC INITIATIVE COLLABORATIVE GRANT | 2020 |
| Forefront | Chicago, IL | $368,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT-STRATEGIC INITIATIVE | 2024 |
| Communityhealth | Chicago, IL | $280,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugee Rights | Chicago, IL | $276,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Chicago, IL | $251,230 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | STRATEGIC INITIATIVE COLLABORATIVE GRANT | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | STRATEGIC INITIATIVE COLLABORATIVE GRANT | 2020 |
| Latino Policy Forum | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT-STRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANT IL UNIDOS | 2022 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | IL IMMIGRATION FUNDER COLLABORATIVE | 2022 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | IL IMMIGRATION FUNDER COLLABORATIVE | 2023 |
| Alivio Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $240,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | $220,250 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Alivio Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Arab American Family Services | Worth, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Brighton Park Neighborhood Council | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Build Inc | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Enlace Chicago | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Esperanza Health Center | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Gads Hill Center | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Latinos Progresando | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Chicago, IL | $220,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Pillars Community Health | Countryside, IL | $212,965 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Enlace Chicago | Chicago, IL | $205,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Chicago, IL | $203,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |