The Adtalem Global Education Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-2860061 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION FOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W MONROE STREET 1300, CHICAGO IL 60601 |
| Phone | 6305151700 |
| INFO@ADTALEMFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | HTTPS://WWW.ADTALEM.COM/MEDIA/13161/FOUNDATION-APPLICATION-MARCH-2025 |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | HTTPS://WWW.ADTALEM.COM/MEDIA/4896/FOUNDATION-GUIDELINES |
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
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | Increasing access to education | $100,000 |
| Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board (Ced) | New York, NY | Economic growth through workforce development | $72,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Pipeline to careers in healthcare | $60,000 |
| American Humane Association | Fairfax, VA | Addressing healthcare disparities | $60,000 |
| Cures Within Reach | Chicago, IL | Addressing healthcare disparities; pipeline to careers in healthcare | $50,000 |
| Global Health Corps | New York, NY | Addressing healthcare disparities; pipeline to careers in healthcare | $50,000 |
| Mission Animal Hospital | Eden Prairie, MN | Addressing healthcare disparities; pipeline to careers in healthcare | $45,000 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Itasca, IL | Addressing healthcare disparities | $30,000 |
| The Headstrong Project | Flushing, NY | Addressing healthcare disparities | $30,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | Pipeline to careers in healthcare | $25,000 |
| Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation | Chicago, IL | Increasing access to education | $25,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | Addressing healthcare disparities; pipeline to careers in healthcare | $25,000 |
| American Academy of Hospice and Pallative Medicine (Aahpm) | Cincinnati, OH | Addressing healthcare disparities | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Francisco, CA | Addressing healthcare disparities | $20,000 |
| The Dysautonomia Project | Clearwater, FL | Addressing healthcare disparities | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $632,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349101028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2860061
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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