Washington Square Health Foundation Inc
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-1210140 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$667K
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$20.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Catherine Kapella |
|---|---|
| Address | 875 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3516, CHICAGO IL 60611 |
| Phone | 3126646488 |
| Form and materials | Visit the website for the organization's grant guidelines & application: http://wshf.org/general-guidelines/ |
| Deadlines | GRANT SUBMISSIONS WERE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS ROLLING BASIS FOR EITHER THE 12/1 OR 6/1 DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
7% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | Emergency Grant Request | $50,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Chicago, IL | Exploring a New Nonsurgical Treatment for Muscle Contractures in Cerebral Palsy | $43,478 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Utilizing High Fidelity Simulation to Improve Pediatric Emergency Readiness Across the Care Continuum | $36,115 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program | $30,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program | $30,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | Gilda's Club's Adult Program Manager: Revitalizing the GCC Clubhouse | $25,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Clinical Research Fellowship in Honor of Dr. Catherine M. Creticos | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Keshet One Community Capital Project | $25,000 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | La Rabida Inpatient Design | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Washington Square Health Foundation Scholarship Fund in Honor of Dr. William N. Werner | $25,000 |
| Sinai Chicago | Chicago, IL | Neonate Cooling Bed | $20,000 |
| Wauconda Fire Protection District | Wauconda, IL | Mobile Integrated Healthcare - Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) | $20,000 |
| Chesed Chicago | Lincolnwood, IL | New Food Pantry Annex | $17,500 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | Medical Room Conversion | $17,330 |
| Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Wellness Through Communication Initiative at Easterseals Academy Chicago | $17,220 |
| Bubby Fira's Food Bank | Chicago, IL | Expansion of Meal Delivery Services to Palatine and Arlington Heights, IL | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired | Chicago, IL | Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss | $14,096 |
| Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center (Anixter Center) | Chicago, IL | CHS Hearing Health Clinic Audiology Testing Equipment | $13,220 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | The Washington Square Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship Program | $12,500 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Board Designated Grant to Howard Brown Health Center for Program Support | $10,500 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Expanding Erie's Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Program to West Garfield Park | $10,495 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | Dr. Sandy Goldberg's Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography | $10,000 |
| Centro San Bonifacio | Chicago, IL | Centro San Bonifacio and Belmont Cragin Health Center of Cook County Diabetes Care Collaboration | $10,000 |
| Chicago Women's Health Center | Chicago, IL | Ultrasound Services Expansion | $10,000 |
| Institute of Medicine of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Special Designated Grant for Program Support | $10,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center | Chicago, IL | Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Implementation | $10,000 |
| PCC Community Wellness Center | Oak Park, IL | PCC Dental Equipment | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Outreach Health Ministry Mobile Bus | $10,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society | Oak Park, IL | Special Designated Grant for Dental Equipment | $8,000 |
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | Chicago, IL | Expanding Peer Support to Improve Wellness and Access to Care for Individuals with Mood Disorders | $7,500 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | Special Designated Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography Services | $5,000 |
| CommunityHealth | Chicago, IL | All Involved: A Community Engagement Initiative | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | Special Designated Grant to Cornerstone Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | Medical Room Conversion | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Chicago, IL | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant to Northwestern University to Advance the Research of Dr. Amani Fawzi for the Budget Period of… | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Chicago, IL | Special Designated Grant to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | $5,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | Expanding HIV Testing, Education, and Support Services for Underserved Communities on Chicago's South and West Sides | $4,288 |
| Project Seed of Suburban Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Project Seed of Suburban Chicago for Program Support | $4,250 |
| Elmwood Franklin School Inc | Buffalo, NY | Mr. William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Elmwood Franklin School Inc. for Mental Health Programs | $4,000 |
| Grantmakers In Health | Washington, DC | Foundation Designated Grant | $3,325 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography | $3,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Dr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Cancer Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $3,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Washington, DC | Foundation Designated Grant | $3,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Group | Elmhurst, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation in recognition of the continued excellent care received… | $3,000 |
| Institute of Medicine of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Special Designated Grant for Program Support | $3,000 |
| North Park Friendship Center | Chicago, IL | Dr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the North Park Friendship Center Food Pantry | $3,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Dr. William N. Werner's Board of Director Grant to the University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development for Leukemia… | $3,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Society | Buffalo, NY | William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Westminster Presbyterian Society for the Refugee Ministry and Immigrant Support Team. | $3,000 |
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | Mr. William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Buffalo AKG Art Museum for the Our Access Program. | $2,500 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to Howard Brown Health Center for Clinical Research | $2,500 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography Services in recognition of A Silver Lining… | $2,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant to the Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago for Program Support | $2,000 |
| Food for Greater Elgin | Elgin, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Food for Greater Elgin for Program Support in recognition of Food for Greater Elgin's ongoing… | $2,000 |
| Northwestern | Chicago, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Northwestern Memorial Foundation in recognition of the excellent care received from Dr. Daniel… | $2,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Cancer Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. | $1,250 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Dr. Catherine M. Creticos' Board of Director Grant to the Angelo P. Creticos, MD Lectureship Fund at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical… | $1,250 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant in honor of Nico Impson to support Nico's Neuro Nation for the Run for Gus | $1,000 |
| Chesed Chicago | Lincolnwood, IL | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to the ChesedChicago for Program Support | $1,000 |
| ILLini Chabad | Champaign, IL | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Illini Chabad for Counseling and Food for the Needy. | $1,000 |
| Northwestern | Chicago, IL | Barbara Berendt's Board of Director Grant to Northwestern Memorial Foundation in recognition of the excellent care received from Dr. Dana… | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $667,212 | 76 |
| 2023 | $674,654 | 66 |
| 2022 | $476,705 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630429349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-1210140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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