Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
Historical FunderGrayslake, Illinois · EIN 20-5253008 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | ANGELA BARAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 UNIVERSITY CENTER DR, GRAYSLAKE IL 60030 |
| Phone | 8473770525 |
| WWW.HFNLC.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION USES AN ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BOTH LETTERS OF INQUIRY AND FULL PROPOSALS. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD COPIES OF EITHER LETTERS OF INQUIRY OR PROPOSALS. A LETTER OF INQUIRY MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO A FULL PROPOSAL. THE LETTER OF INQUIRY SHOULD INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM OR PROJECT AND THE OUTCOMES YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE, AN EXPLANATION OF THE NEED FOR THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT, AND A BUDGET INCLUDING EXPENSES AND ANTICIPATED SOURCES OF SUPPORT. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: NEED, ACCESS, SUSTAINABILITY AND EVALUATION. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE FULL SET OF QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AFTER YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL PROPOSAL. |
| Deadlines | LETTER OF INQUIRY DUE JUNE 15 AND DECEMBER 15 PROPOSAL DUE (IF INVITED) AUGUST 1 AND FEBRUARY 1 |
| Restrictions | THE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND RARELY FUNDS ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE LAKE COUNTY. GRANTS TYPICALLY RANGE FROM 25,000 TO 100,000. OUR GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE USED TO ONLY SERVICE RESIDENTS OF ANTIOCH, FOX LAKE, GRAYSLAKE--THIRDLAKE, GREAT LAKES, GURNEE, AND LAKE VILLA--LINDENHURST, NORTH CHICAGO, ROUND LAKE, WADSWORTH, WAUKEGAN, AND ZION. OUR GRANTS ONLY FUND SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND DO NO FUND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, PATIENT FINANCIAL AID, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS. A GRANTEE ORGANIZATION MAY RECEIVE UP TO FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF FUNDING, AT THE FOUNDATIONS'S DISCRETION. AFTER FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF FUNDING, THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE A YEAR OFF IN SEEKING SUPPORT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | Healthcare | $139,000 |
| Arden Shore Child and Family | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $110,000 |
| Community Youth Network | Grayslake, IL | Healthcare | $110,000 |
| Nicasa Behavioral Health Service | Round Lake, IL | Healthcare | $110,000 |
| Lake County Crisis Center | Zion, IL | Healthcare | $102,500 |
| Mano a Mano Family Resource Center | Round Lake Park, IL | Healthcare | $100,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling | Libertyville, IL | Healthcare | $100,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $97,500 |
| Heart of the City | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $76,768 |
| Mobile Care Foundation | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $75,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $75,000 |
| Antioch Area Health Accessibility | Antioch, IL | Healthcare | $65,000 |
| Lake County Health Department | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $65,000 |
| Tasc Inc | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $60,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Healthcare | $60,000 |
| Youthbuild Lake County | North Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $55,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $52,500 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $52,066 |
| Independence Center | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University Health | North Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $45,000 |
| Hispanic American Community Edu | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $45,000 |
| Zion Benton Children's Service | Zion, IL | Healthcare | $42,500 |
| Chicago Workers Collaborative | Waukegan, IL | Heathcare | $40,000 |
| Kids Above All Illinois | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $40,000 |
| Eldercare Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $39,316 |
| Coalition for Healthy Communities | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $37,500 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Downers Grove, IL | Healthcare | $36,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Grayslake, IL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| United Way of Lake County | Gurnee, IL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Willow House | Bannockburn, IL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Waukegan to College | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Friends of Highwood Public Library | Highwood, IL | Healthcare | $22,500 |
| Equal Hope | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Kids Rank | Highland Park, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| The Hap Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| The Allendale Association | Lake Villa, IL | Healthcare | $17,500 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Gurnee, IL | Healthcare | $12,500 |
| Pads Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Healthcare | $3,750 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pads Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $250,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $140,000 |
| Arden Shore Child and Family | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $100,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin Medicine | North Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $80,000 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | Healthcare | $74,500 |
| Mobile Care Foundation | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $70,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $67,500 |
| Antioch Area Health Accessibility | Antioch, IL | Healthcare | $65,000 |
| Lake County Crisis Center | Zion, IL | Healthcare | $62,500 |
| Wauconda Fire Protection District | Wauconda, IL | Healthcare | $57,000 |
| Lake County Health Department | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $55,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Community Youth Network | Grayslake, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University Health | North Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling | Libertville, IL | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $45,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Healhcare | $45,000 |
| Family First Center | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $40,200 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $37,500 |
| Brushwood Center | Riverwoods, IL | Healthcare | $35,000 |
| Willow House | Bannockburn, IL | Healthcare | $35,000 |
| Eldercare Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $32,000 |
| Heart of the City | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| United Way of Lake County | Gurnee, IL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Youthbuild Lake County | North Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $27,500 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Gurnee, IL | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Chicago Workers Collaborative | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Equal Hope | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Kids Above All Illinois | Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| The Hap Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Downers Grove, IL | Healthcare | $18,000 |
| Hispanic American Community Edu | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $17,500 |
| The Allendale Association | Lake Villa, IL | Healthcare | $15,000 |
| Waukegan to College | Waukegan, IL | Healthcare | $12,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Healthcare | $3,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,291,900 | 81 |
| 2022 | $2,321,150 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531349349102288
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5253008
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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