Advocate Charitable Foundation

Oak Brook, IL · Founded 1984

Raises philanthropic support for clinical care, education, and research programs across Advocate Health Care's hospital network

Primary audience

Hospital Patients

Work area

Fundraising

Topic

Healthcare

Contact

Randy Varju

Website Contact

About Organization

Advocate Charitable Foundation serves as the fundraising arm for Advocate Health Care, a nonprofit family of hospitals and caregivers in the Chicago area. Based in Oak Brook, IL, the foundation channels 100% of donations to donor-specified programs across multiple hospitals including Christ Medical Center, Lutheran General Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital. With $40 million in annual revenue and 54 employees supported by 290 volunteers, the foundation has operated since 1984 to advance clinical, educational, and research initiatives throughout the health system.

What They Focus On

Clinical Excellence

Supporting advanced medical care, equipment, and facilities across Advocate's multi-hospital network in metropolitan Chicago

Research Advancement

Funding medical research initiatives including specialized studies in brain cancer and other critical health areas

Healthcare Education

Investing in scholarships and educational programs to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$40.0M

+4.2% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$27.9M

-15.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$206.3M

+6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

-3.6% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$40,020,137	$27,905,170	$206,326,862	54
2023	$38,418,076	$32,872,656	$194,672,075	56
2022	$9,771,684	$17,623,807	$195,506,978	57
2020	$36,265,106	$32,585,414	$194,429,781	61
2019	$46,008,290	$32,729,697	$206,813,481	62
2018	$22,898,879	$26,295,568	$190,104,071	74

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Donor Partnership

Cultivate relationships with donors who want to support specific Advocate Health Care programs or hospitals
02

Gift Designation

Donors determine which program and hospital will benefit from their charitable contribution
03

Fiduciary Management

Foundation serves as fiduciary agent, managing gifts until used for donor's intended purpose
04

Program Distribution

Directs 100% of donations to clinical, education, and research programs as donors specified

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Advocate Charitable Foundation

Clinical Care Support

Funds medical equipment, facilities, and direct patient care programs across Advocate Health Care's hospital network

Medical Research Funding

Supports research initiatives including brain cancer studies and other clinical investigations at Advocate facilities

Education & Scholarships

Provides educational support and scholarships for healthcare professionals and students within the Advocate system

Specialized Services

Funds specialized programs like CareMobile, CF Care Centers, and Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Advocate Charitable Foundation.

Randy Varju

Director, President

Full-time

Compensation: $522,720

Anthony T Smith

Director, Chairperson

1 hrs/week

Leslie Wininger

Director, President

1 hrs/week

Davina Martin

VP Development

Full-time

Compensation: $236,645

Allyson Regnier

VP Development

Full-time

Compensation: $236,020

John Holmberg

VP Planned Giving

Full-time

Compensation: $219,995

Jennifer Cosby-Thanos

VP Development

Full-time

Compensation: $216,315

Jo Amick

Former Hce

Compensation: $176,804

Susan Abderholden

Milestones

1984

Foundation Established

1984

Advocate Charitable Foundation founded to support Advocate Health Care's philanthropic mission

2019

Record Fundraising

2019

Achieved peak annual revenue of $46 million supporting clinical and research programs

2022

Strategic Transition

2022

Organization underwent restructuring with revenue adjusted to focus on core priorities

2024

Renewed Growth

2024

Revenue rebounded to $40 million supporting expanded clinical and educational initiatives

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Andy Stapleton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ash Luthra Director 1.00 hrs/week

Brad Clark Assistant Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Caroline Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dia Nichols Director 1.00 hrs/week

Francesca Popper Director 1.00 hrs/week

Frank Igleski Director 1.00 hrs/week

James Skogsbergh Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jp Hills Director 1.00 hrs/week

Katherine Ketner Assistant Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Kevin Fitch Assistant Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Kerns Assistant Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Nan Nelson Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Rachel Halverson Assistant Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Rachelle Hart Secretary, Asst Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Rev Dr Robert Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rob Perri Director 1.00 hrs/week

Thomas Crawford Aka Pat Crawford Director 1.00 hrs/week

William Santulli Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$7.7M

Highest Paid

$2.0M

James Skogsbergh

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Skogsbergh	Director	$0	$2,012,135	$2,012,135	1
Dominic Nakis	Former Officer	$0	$1,231,995	$1,231,995	—
Randy Varju	Director, President	$522,720	$291,096	$813,816	55
William Santulli	Director	$0	$674,339	$674,339	1
Dominica Tallarico	Former Officer	$0	$438,888	$438,888	—
Brad Clark	Assistant Treasurer	$0	$419,389	$419,389	1
Nan Nelson	Treasurer	$0	$272,483	$272,483	1
Allyson Regnier	VP Development	$236,020	$36,037	$272,057	55
Dia Nichols	Director	$0	$252,781	$252,781	1
Davina Martin	VP Development	$236,645	$11,971	$248,616	55
Jennifer Cosby-Thanos	VP Development	$216,315	$30,494	$246,809	55
John Holmberg	VP Planned Giving	$219,995	$25,277	$245,272	55
Rachelle Hart	Secretary, ASST Secretary	$0	$224,620	$224,620	1
Jo Amick	Former Hce	$176,804	$20,336	$197,140	—
Susan Abderholden	Former Hce	$174,987	$8,980	$183,967	—

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Skogsbergh	Director	$0	$818,812	$818,812	1
Randy Varju	Director, President/Chief Development Officer	$594,501	$76,423	$670,924	1
Susan Abderholden	VP, Philanthropy	$315,846	$48,414	$364,260	55
Douglas Hutchings	VP, Development	$320,311	$40,186	$360,497	55
William Santulli	Director	$0	$359,616	$359,616	1
Jo Amick	VP, Development	$265,120	$32,913	$298,033	55
Allyson Regnier	VP, Development	$225,543	$34,720	$260,263	55
John Holmberg	VP, Planned Giving	$209,723	$23,615	$233,338	55
Davina Martin	Vice President Development	$215,364	$14,664	$230,028	55
Nan Nelson	Assistant Treasurer, Treasurer	$0	$152,768	$152,768	1
Brad Clark	Assistant Treasurer	$0	$145,795	$145,795	1
Rachelle Hart	ASST Secretary, Secretary	$0	$130,674	$130,674	1
Dominic Nakis	Treasurer	$0	$130,352	$130,352	1
Dia Nichols	Vice President	$0	$129,781	$129,781	1
Michael Kerns	Assistant Secretary	$0	$111,993	$111,993	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Randy Varju	President & Chief Development Officer, Director	$577,025	$84,229	$661,254	55
James Skogsbergh	Director	$0	$591,891	$591,891	1
Douglas Hutchings	VP, Development	$317,470	$41,748	$359,218	55
Susan Aberholden	VP, Philanthropy	$306,372	$51,028	$357,400	55
Jo Amick	VP, Development	$260,196	$36,815	$297,011	55
Ina Owens	VP, Office Of Grants & Program Development	$243,256	$40,642	$283,898	55
Allyson Regnier	VP, Development	$221,682	$37,754	$259,436	55
John Holmberg	Vice President Planned Giving	$204,707	$19,436	$224,143	55
Dominic J Nakis	Treasurer	$0	$214,335	$214,335	1
Dominica Tallarico	Vice President	$0	$165,810	$165,810	1
Michael Grebe	Secretary	$0	$132,454	$132,454	1
Nanine Nelson	Assistant Treasurer	$0	$123,675	$123,675	1
Rachelle Hart	Assistant Secretary	$0	$120,559	$120,559	1
James Doheny	Assistant Treasurer	$0	$103,379	$103,379	1
Michael Kerns	Assistant Secretary	$0	$98,816	$98,816	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Randy Varju	President & Chief DEV Off, Director	$533,229	$92,820	$626,049	55
James Skogsbergh	Director	$0	$622,527	$622,527	1
Douglas Hutchings	VP, Development	$309,780	$39,583	$349,363	55
Susan Aberholden	VP, Philanthropy	$291,468	$11,380	$302,848	55
Ina Owens	VP, Grants & Program Devel	$237,586	$36,929	$274,515	55
Jo Amick	VP, Development	$253,961	$18,298	$272,259	55
Patricia Smith-Calascibetta	Executive Director, Finance	$236,544	$27,161	$263,705	55
Christopher Toft	VP, Development	$222,241	$34,298	$256,539	55
Allyson Regnier	VP, Development	$216,836	$34,587	$251,423	55
Dominic J Nakis	Treasurer	$0	$222,808	$222,808	1
Mike Lappin	Secretary	$0	$188,398	$188,398	1
Shelleigh Birlingmair	Former Officer	$124,884	$7,950	$132,834	—
Michael Grebe	Assistant Secretary	$0	$131,982	$131,982	1
Susan Mongillo	Former VP, Planned Giving	$114,023	$7,087	$121,110	—
Shelly Hart	Assistant Secretary	$0	$113,484	$113,484	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Randy Varju	President, Director	$515,370	$50,041	$565,411	55
Mike Lappin	Secretary	$0	$331,811	$331,811	1
Douglas Hutchings	VP, Development	$275,002	$50,393	$325,395	55
Patricia Smith-Calascibetta	VP, Finance	$247,547	$38,928	$286,475	55
Susan Aberholden	VP, Philanthropy	$258,268	$22,516	$280,784	55
Susan Mongillo	VP, Planned Giving	$240,073	$34,331	$274,404	55
Ina Owens	VP, Grants & Program Developments	$207,951	$53,877	$261,828	55
Jo Amick	VP, Development	$225,032	$26,387	$251,419	55
Christopher Toft	VP, Development	$191,038	$50,391	$241,429	55
Allyson Regnier	VP, Development	$184,410	$44,809	$229,219	55
Michael Grebe	Assistant Secretary	$0	$201,665	$201,665	1
Shelleigh Birlingmair	Former Officer	$174,438	$19,608	$194,046	—
Nan Nelson	Assistant Treasurer	$0	$167,410	$167,410	1
Shelly Hart	Assistant Secretary	$0	$132,786	$132,786	1
Steve Huser	Assistant Treasurer	$0	$85,462	$85,462	1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.5M Grants Received

$19.9M Grants Given

27 Organizations

Top Funders

18 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.2M

Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of 2 grants

$551K

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

$157K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$150K

First Look For Charity Foundation

$133K

The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants

$110K

For Autistic Kids Foundation

$55K

American Endowment Foundation

$38K

Edward Hospital

$30K

Strong Refuge Charitable Trust 2 grants

$30K

+8 more funders

Top Grantees

9 total

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp OAK BROOK, IL · 3 grants

$15.1M

Advocate Northside Health Network OAK BROOK, IL · 2 grants

$2.6M

Advocate Aurora Research Institute OAK BROOK, IL · 3 grants

$892K

Advocate Aurora Health OAK BROOK, IL · 2 grants

$481K

Advocate Sherman Hospital OAK BROOK, IL

$364K

Advocate Condell Medical Center OAK BROOK, IL

$249K

Advocate Medical Group OAK BROOK, IL

$131K

Advocate Home Health Services OAK BROOK, IL

$51K

Advocate Hospice OAK BROOK, IL

$43K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund First Look For Charity Foundation The Chicago Community Trust For Autistic Kids Foundation American Endowment Foundation Edward Hospital Strong Refuge Charitable Trust American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Head For The Cure Foundation Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Foundation For Hearing And Speech Chicago White Sox Charities Inc The Dupage Community Foundation Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp Advocate Northside Health Network Advocate Aurora Research Institute Advocate Aurora Health Advocate Sherman Hospital Advocate Condell Medical Center Advocate Medical Group Advocate Home Health Services Advocate Hospice

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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Phone

(414) 299-1862

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2025 Windsor Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523

Advocate Charitable Foundation

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Donor Partnership

Gift Designation

Fiduciary Management

Program Distribution

Programs and Initiatives

Clinical Care Support

Medical Research Funding

Education & Scholarships

Specialized Services

Team & Leadership

Randy Varju

Anthony T Smith

Leslie Wininger

Davina Martin

Allyson Regnier

John Holmberg

Jennifer Cosby-Thanos

Jo Amick

Susan Abderholden

Dominic Nakis

Dominica Tallarico

James Doheny

James Slinkman

Leslie Lenzo

Mary Matthews

Michael Grebe

Steve Huser

Andy Stapleton

Ash Luthra

Caroline Smith

Dia Nichols

Francesca Popper

Frank Igleski

James Skogsbergh

Jp Hills

Rev Dr Robert Davis

Rob Perri

Thomas Crawford Aka Pat Crawford

William Santulli

Milestones

Foundation Established

Record Fundraising

Strategic Transition

Renewed Growth

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Taxable Corp Trust

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