Community Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Community Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $31,005 and the largest $470,856. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$31,005
- Largest grant$470,856
- Assets$102 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 128 | $121 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 84 | $102 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Community Memorial Foundation 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 654-4729 |
| What to submit | GRANTS AWARDED THOUGH THE REGIONAL Health and human services agenda and RESPONSIVE GRANTS PROGRAM ADVANCE THE FOUNDATION'S VISION OF TRANSFORMING THE WESTERN SUBURBS INTO THE HEALTHIEST REGION OF THE COUNTRY. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) IF: NEVER RECEIVED A GRANT IN THE LAST 3 YEARS; OR INTENDS TO REQUEST MORE THAN $25,000. LOI'S ARE DUE ON FEBRUARY 15 OR AUGUST 15, SPRING, FALL CYCLE. IF THE ORGANIZATION IS INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION, IT IS DUE MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15, SPRING, FALL CYCLE. All applicants must complete their applications online at www.cmfdn.org |
| Deadlines | March 15 and september 15 |
| Restrictions | CMF AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND FURTHER AS PUBLIC CHARITIES (EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(a)(3) DELIVERING SERVICES WITHIN THE 27 CMF COMMUNITIES. RESPONSIVE GRANTS ARE ALLOCATED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES AS WELL AS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. BEFORE COMPLETING AN APPLICATION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REVIEW CMF'S POLICIES AND GUIDELINES, GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS (27 TARGET COMMUNITIES), AND CURRENT PRIORITY AREAS WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Community Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 83 | $3.6 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pillars Community Health | Regional Health Agenda | $470,856 |
| BEDS Plus | Regional Health Agenda | $245,775 |
| Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc | Regional Health Agenda | $230,020 |
| NAMI Metro Suburban | Regional Health Agenda | $207,495 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Regional Health Agenda | $185,970 |
| Aging Care Connections | Regional Health Agenda | $126,245 |
| Center for Creative Leadership | Boe | $125,000 |
| Alivio Medical Center | Regional Health Agenda | $118,248 |
| People's Resource Center | Responsive | $91,005 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Regional Health Agenda | $86,570 |
| Health and Medicine Policy Research Group | Regional Health Agenda | $81,755 |
| HCS Family Services | Responsive | $80,500 |
| Helping Hand Center | Responsive | $70,606 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Responsive | $60,480 |
| Youth Crossroads Inc | Boe | $58,975 |
| Community House | Responsive | $56,245 |
| Suburban Primary Health Care Council | Responsive | $46,755 |
| Community Support Services Inc | Responsive | $46,245 |
| Teen Parent Connection | Responsive | $46,005 |
| Way Back Inn Inc | Responsive | $46,005 |
| Housing Forward | Responsive | $42,245 |
| Hamdard Center for Health & Human Services | Responsive | $39,745 |
| Center for Independence Through Conductive Ed | Responsive | $37,885 |
| Oak Park and River Forest Infant Welfare Society | Responsive | $37,885 |
| NAMI of DuPage County Illinois | Responsive | $36,005 |
| Wellness House | Responsive | $36,005 |
| Family Focus Inc | Responsive | $35,500 |
| Mobile CARE Foundation | Responsive | $35,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Responsive | $35,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (UCP Seguin) | Responsive | $34,625 |
| SamaraCare | Boe | $34,480 |
| Prairie State Legal Services Inc | Responsive | $33,500 |
| Ray Graham Association | Responsive | $32,606 |
| El Valor Corporation | Boe | $31,880 |
| Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley Region | Responsive | $31,766 |
| Life Span | Responsive | $31,755 |
| Hope's Front Door | Responsive | $31,505 |
| DuPagePads | Responsive | $31,245 |
| All Our Children's Advocacy Center | Responsive | $31,005 |
| Candor Health Organization | Responsive | $31,005 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg DiDomenico
- Laura West
- Bradly Bloom
- Bonny Chen MD
- Mike Kuruvilla
- Kris Lonsway PHD
- Keith Suchy MD
- Keith Watson
- Rev Merideth Onion
- Lavelle Topps
- Darius Gill
- Sylvia Aldrete
Questions people ask
Does Community Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 and september 15.
How much does Community Memorial Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $31,005.
Who runs Community Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg DiDomenico (President and CEO), Laura West (Director), Bradly Bloom (Vice Chair/Director) and Bonny Chen MD (Chair/Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Community Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.