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Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (Aka) Vna Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-2167943 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $6.6M
- Grants reported
- 135
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | $3.3M |
| 2023 | 71 | $3.2M |
Where Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (Aka) Vna Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Illinois$6.5MDistrict of Columbia$10.6K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPERANZA HEALTH CENTERS | CHICAGO, IL | HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE SENIORS, ALLOWING THEM TO AVOID NURSING HOME PLACEMENT AND AGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. | 2023 | $100K |
| ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON HEALTHCARE ACCESS TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS IN COOK, WILL, LAKE, AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, WITH A FOCUS ON CHICAGO. | 2024 | $100K |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | FUNDING FOR A POOLED FUND THAT PROVIDES CORE GRANTS AND SPECIAL INITIATIVE GRANTS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO ARE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. | 2024 | $100K |
| SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE SHRIVER CENTERS TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO FACILITATE HEALTHCARE ENROLLMENT AND ACCESS, IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. | 2024 | $100K |
| AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH AND VULNERABLE TO HIV. | 2023 | $100K |
| THE NETWORK ADVOCATING AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | CHICAGO, IL | OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PREVENT FURTHER VIOLENCE, AND FUNDING FOR THE VOCA RELIEF FUND TO ASSIST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES AT RISK OF LOSING STAFF AND PROGRAMMING DUE TO DEEP CUTS IN FUNDING FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA). | 2023 | $100K |
| THE NETWORK ADVOCATING AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | CHICAGO, IL | TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, & CONNECTING COMMUNITY WITH PROVIDERS. | 2024 | $100K |
| REFUGEEONE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THIS AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS SOME OF OUR COMMUNITYS MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS. | 2024 | $89K |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE SALARY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE WHO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AT PPILS AUSTIN HEALTH CENTER. | 2024 | $80K |
| HEALTH & MEDICINE POLICY RESEARCH GROUP | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE SCHWEITZER FELLOWS AND FELLOWS FOR LIFE PROGRAMS WHICH WORK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF UNDERSERVED CHICAGO COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE PROJECTS. | 2023 | $75K |
| HEALTH & MEDICINE POLICY RESEARCH GROUP | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE SCHWEITZER FELLOWS PROGRAM AND FELLOWS FOR LIFE INITIATIVE, WHICH WORK TO ENHANCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN UNDERSERVED CHICAGO COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE PROJECTS LED BY EMERGING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. | 2024 | $75K |
| EQUAL HOPE | CHICAGO, IL | AN EDUCATION AND NURSE NAVIGATION PROGRAM AIMED AT IMPROVING DIAGNOSTIC FOLLOW-UP AND COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE FOR WOMEN UNDERGOING SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS IN CHICAGO'S SAFETY NET HOSPITALS. | 2024 | $75K |
| CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS | EVANSTON, IL | ONSITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN NORTH SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. | 2024 | $70K |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | TO ENGAGE A FAMILY MEDICINE NURSE PRACTITIONER TO EXPAND PRIMARY CARE ACCESS TO MEDICALLY VULNERABLE ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN KANE AND MCHENRY COUNTIES VIA A MOBILE UNIT. | 2024 | $70K |
| ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE SALARY OF THE HEALTH SERVICES CASE MANAGER WHO WILL ASSIST MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, INCLUDING NAVIGATION OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND HEALTH EDUCATION. | 2024 | $70K |
| HEARTLAND ALLIANCE HEALTH | CHICAGO, IL | AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF CARE FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THAT INCLUDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. | 2023 | $70K |
| ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO HIRE A HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES CASE MANAGER TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED WITH THEIR MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, INCLUDING NAVIGATION OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND HEALTH LITERACY EDUCATION. | 2023 | $70K |
| NOURISHING HOPE | CHICAGO, IL | FREE, CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES IN CHICAGO. THIS PROGRAM IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY. | 2024 | $65K |
| SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO FACILITATE HEALTHCARE ENROLLMENT AND ACCESS, IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. | 2023 | $61K |
| DEBORAH'S PLACE | CHICAGO, IL | ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR UNHOUSED WOMEN IN CHICAGO | 2024 | $60K |
| BEDS PLUS INC | LAGRANGE, IL | TO SUPPORT THE SALARY OF A MEDICAL RESPITE MANAGER AND TO PURCHASE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS AGENCY THAT SERVES HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY. | 2024 | $60K |
| VIVERY COMMUNITY | CHICAGO, IL | AN AT-HOME FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINAI CHICAGO THAT PROVIDES CONSISTENT ACCESS TO MEDICALLY-TAILORED FOOD FOR FOOD-INSECURE PATIENTS MANAGING CHRONIC DISEASE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO. | 2024 | $60K |
| WINGS PROGRAM INC | PALATINE, IL | THE HOSPITAL PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSULTATIONS AND LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTIONS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ON-SITE AT FOUR AREA HOSPITALS AS WELL AS CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. | 2024 | $60K |
| ASIAN HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | TOWARDS THE SALARY OF A MEDICAL ASSISTANT DEDICATED TO IMPROVING VACCINATION RATES FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AGES 0-24 MONTHS. | 2023 | $60K |
| INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITH MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, PLUS CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES. | 2024 | $60K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- ROBERT N DILEONARDI
- Address
- 200 W MADISON ST 300 CHICAGO, IL, 60606
- Phone
- 3122141521
- Deadlines
- GRANTS ARE DISBURSED FOUR TIMES A YEAR. SEE WEBSITE FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
- Application materials
- GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. ALL GRANT REQUESTS MUST HAVE MEASURABLE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND SERVE THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED.
- Restrictions
- MUST BE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER 501(C)(3) AND DESIGNATED AS PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2).
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (Aka) Vna Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.