Washington Square Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Washington Square Health Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $667,212 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $4,125 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$667,212
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$4,125
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $674,654 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $476,705 | 54 | $18.0 million |
| 2023 | $674,654 | 66 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $667,212 | 76 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine Kapella 875 North Michigan Ave Suite 3516, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 664-6488 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Washington Square Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 70 | $650,887 |
| New York | 4 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,325 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Emergency Grant Request | $50,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Exploring a New Nonsurgical Treatment for Muscle Contractures in Cerebral Palsy | $43,478 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Utilizing High Fidelity Simulation to Improve Pediatric Emergency Readiness Across the Care Continuum | $36,115 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program | $30,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship Program | $30,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Gilda's Club's Adult Program Manager: Revitalizing the GCC Clubhouse | $25,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Clinical Research Fellowship in Honor of Dr. Catherine M. Creticos | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Keshet One Community Capital Project | $25,000 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | La Rabida Inpatient Design | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Washington Square Health Foundation Scholarship Fund in Honor of Dr. William N. Werner | $25,000 |
| Sinai Chicago | Neonate Cooling Bed | $20,000 |
| Wauconda Fire Protection District | Mobile Integrated Healthcare - Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) | $20,000 |
| Chesed Chicago | New Food Pantry Annex | $17,500 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Medical Room Conversion | $17,330 |
| Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago | Wellness Through Communication Initiative at Easterseals Academy Chicago | $17,220 |
| Bubby Fira's Food Bank | Expansion of Meal Delivery Services to Palatine and Arlington Heights, IL | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired | Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss | $14,096 |
| Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center (Anixter Center) | CHS Hearing Health Clinic Audiology Testing Equipment | $13,220 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | The Washington Square Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship Program | $12,500 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Board Designated Grant to Howard Brown Health Center for Program Support | $10,500 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Expanding Erie's Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Program to West Garfield Park | $10,495 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Dr. Sandy Goldberg's Board of Director Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography | $10,000 |
| Centro San Bonifacio | Centro San Bonifacio and Belmont Cragin Health Center of Cook County Diabetes Care Collaboration | $10,000 |
| Chicago Women's Health Center | Ultrasound Services Expansion | $10,000 |
| Institute of Medicine of Chicago | Special Designated Grant for Program Support | $10,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center | Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Implementation | $10,000 |
| PCC Community Wellness Center | PCC Dental Equipment | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Outreach Health Ministry Mobile Bus | $10,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society | Special Designated Grant for Dental Equipment | $8,000 |
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | Expanding Peer Support to Improve Wellness and Access to Care for Individuals with Mood Disorders | $7,500 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Special Designated Grant to A Silver Lining Foundation for Mammography Services | $5,000 |
| CommunityHealth | All Involved: A Community Engagement Initiative | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Special Designated Grant to Cornerstone Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Medical Room Conversion | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Catherine Kapella, MPH's Board Officer Grant to Northwestern University to Advance the Research of Dr. Amani Fawzi for the Budget Period of 9/1/2025 - 8/31/2026 | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Special Designated Grant to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | $5,000 |
| Center on Halsted | 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 | Howard Nochumson's Board of Director Grant to Project Seed of Suburban Chicago for Program Support | $4,250 |
| Elmwood Franklin School Inc | Mr. William B. Friedeman's Board of Director Grant to Elmwood Franklin School Inc. for Mental Health Programs | $4,000 |
| Grantmakers In Health | Foundation Designated Grant | $3,325 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Berendt
- Catherine M Creticos MD
- Sandy Goldberg PhD
- William N Werner MD MPH
- William B Friedman
- Howard Nochumson
- Catherine Kapella MPH
Questions people ask
Does Washington Square Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant submissions were accepted on a continuous rolling basis for either the 12/1 or 6/1 deadlines..
How much does Washington Square Health Foundation give?
$667,212 in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $4,125.
Who runs Washington Square Health Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Berendt (Treasurer / Director), Catherine M Creticos MD (President / Director), Sandy Goldberg PhD (Director) and William N Werner MD MPH (Board Chair / Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Washington Square Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.