Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$160,837
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 15 | $341,716 |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 13 | $160,837 |
How to apply
Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $750,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $575,221 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $400,000 |
| California | 3 | $325,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $300,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW - Grist Radiology Fund | Radiology research | $600,000 |
| YourCause LLC | Matching employee donations | $575,221 |
| Lwala Community Alliance | COMMUNITY HEALTH - Kenyan FOCUSED | $400,000 |
| Project Echo - University New Mexico Foundation | Women's health in undeserved areas | $300,000 |
| Black Mamas Matter Alliance | Maternal health research & outcomes | $250,000 |
| Global First Ladies Alliance | Advancing public health | $175,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $150,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin | Improving underserved family health and well being | $100,000 |
| Assist International | Administration of charitable product donations | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief | Disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Aabn - African American Breastfeeding Network | Maternal child health & breastfeeding services | $50,000 |
| Unga-Bciu Business Council for Intnl Understanding | Sponsor meeting at the un on improving global maternal and infant care | $25,000 |
| Mmhla (Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance) | Improving maternal mental health | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Jimenez
- Lori Lenard
- Maria Pia Eskew
- Abigail Epane Osuala
- John Schaeffler
- Pia Broeckelmann
- Thomas Hicks
- Taha Kass-Hout
- James K Saccaro
- Adam Holton
Questions people ask
Does Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank Jimenez (Director, Chair), Lori Lenard (Secretary), Maria Pia Eskew (Assistant Secretary) and Abigail Epane Osuala (President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Ge Healthcare Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and international.