AI Summary
The Katharine & Louis Bries Medical Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in the medical sector. With a total of $30K awarded across four grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Swedish Covenant Health
Arlington Heights, IL
$123.4K
43%
University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
$51.7K
18%
THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CHICAGO, IL
$6K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION?
No. KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION give?
KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,150. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include Swedish Covenant Health, University of Illinois Foundation, and THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION?
KATHARINE & LOUIS BRIES MEDICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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