Michael Reese Health Trust

Based in Chicago, Michael Reese Health Trust is a public charity focused on improving health across Chicagoland. It works through advocacy, grantmaking, and incubation, partnering with nonprofits and other organizations to address community health challenges. The trust supports efforts related to reproductive and sexual health, domestic violence prevention, homelessness, health workforce development, and access to care for disinvested communities. Its projects include funding alignment, COVID-19 vaccine access, and public health workforce development. Grantmaking is delivered through partnerships with nonprofits, while advocacy advances policies and systems intended to expand health access. The organization also continues the legacy of Michael Reese Hospital, which served Chicagoans regardless of background or ability to pay.