Our work is powered by giving—and fueled by partners like you.
Endeavor Health (formerly NorthShore University HealthSystem) has a singular mission: “to help everyone in our communities be their best.” In support of that mission, our Foundation has funded programs and research that continue to transform the field of healthcare. These innovations were made possible by the generosity, time and resources of partners and volunteers like you.
Community-based philanthropy has blossomed in recent years, and its impact on our Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, and Skokie) has been dramatic, raising more than $300 million. Our Foundation works tirelessly to make sure these critical funds go to work immediately to serve our community and transform lives in very real ways.
We are proud of our history. And we’re passionately inspired to build our future: a future with healthier lives, access to quality healthcare and better treatments. The need in our North Shore community is great—and together with the generosity and investment of partners like you, we’re making sure our community’s future is a healthy one.
We collaborate with our sister foundations, whose hospitals are part of Endeavor Health:
- Swedish Hospital Foundation in Chicago
- NCH Foundation in Arlington Heights
- Edward Foundation in Naperville
- Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation in Elmhurst
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, NorthShore Hospitals Foundation declares that all donors have these rights:
- To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
- To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
- To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
- To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
- To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
- To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
- To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
- To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
- To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
- To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
About NorthShore Hospitals Foundation
24
staff members
100%
of your gift supports the program closest to your heart
$18.5 million
raised per year
5,700
donors per year
$1,918,346
raised for research
$663,181
raised to support medically underserved patients last year
1891
year founded
Meet the NorthShore Foundation Team
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Mona Balla
Manager, Annual Giving
I am honored to work alongside a wonderful team and contribute to the meaningful causes that directly impact our community, bringing me joy and allowing us all to make a real difference at NorthShore Hospitals. It’s a place where we can truly make an impact while doing what we love.
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Kate Beckering
Assistant Vice President, Operations
It’s inspiring to see—and be a part of—the immediate impact philanthropy can have on patient care and the wellbeing of our community. Your generosity provides ongoing support to make countless innovations possible.
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Kate Chappell
Director, Planned Giving
I am proud to connect inspired, purposeful philanthropists with opportunities to support our care teams in providing personalized, compassionate healthcare for the patients and families we are privileged to serve.
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Karen Chelin
Operations Manager
NorthShore Hospitals have been serving my family for generations, and I want to do all I can to ensure that it continues to do so for many generations to come.
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Walt Cody
Director, Philanthropy
It’s immensely gratifying to help donors achieve their philanthropic goals. Gifts to NorthShore Hospitals Foundation improve every patient experience and enhance our ability to realize the full potential of our caregivers. Sustainable philanthropy is the cornerstone of healthy communities.
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Karen Cone
Director, Data & Donor Services
It’s wonderful to see how innovative research projects, funded by partners like you, impact our patients. From newborns in our Infant Special Care Unit to patients at our Kellogg Cancer Center, so many have benefited in our community—including my own family.
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Lisa Connolly
Director, Philanthropy
It is truly an honor to witness the power of philanthropy every day at NorthShore Hospitals Foundation. I am constantly inspired by the generosity of our donors, the expertise of our physicians, and the dedication of my colleagues. It is both thrilling and rewarding to be part of such an incredible team that connects passionate giving with impactful programs, ensuring exceptional healthcare for all in our community.
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Kaitlin Czurylo
Director, Annual Giving
It is truly amazing to see philanthropy at work every day at NorthShore Hospitals—from the highest quality care to groundbreaking research to even my own experience as a patient.
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Krista Giuffi
Senior Director, Communications
It is inspiring to hear donors share their personal stories of why they support NorthShore Hospitals. Your generosity has a considerable impact on our ability to deliver community-connected care.
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Jessica Green Clement
Program Manager, Mid-Level Giving
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Kevin Gray
Senior Director, Philanthropy
Philanthropy is extremely personal—especially in healthcare, where the level of care and access to services can make a profound difference. We connect donors with areas of need, allowing them to help solve some of today’s biggest healthcare challenges. The incredible impact you have is often greater than you realize!
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Emily Greer
Development Assistant
It is an honor to be able to serve my community in an environment that prioritizes healthcare accessibility, improves physical and mental wellness, and accelerates important research.
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Hanna Jin
Donor Data Analytics Coordinator
Philanthropy plays an important role in providing care to patients and their families, bringing accessible and quality health services to the community, and advancing innovative research. And to be able to witness it at NorthShore Hospitals Foundation is truly inspiring!
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Alana Kumke
Coordinator, Data & Donor Services
It’s wonderful and motivating to work for an organization that serves the community in so many important healthcare areas—and to ensure that your gifts support the areas that are most significant to you.
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Kirstin Leiby
Manager, Research
Since we are all interdependent, every action is meaningful. NorthShore Hospitals is a community of individuals who work toward helping everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you contribute time or money toward this mission, never underestimate the importance of your gifts.
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Dee Macey
Manager, Donor Relations
I am inspired by the generosity of our donor community whose gifts empower the NorthShore Hospitals to dream bigger and reach further, enhancing and advancing healthcare outcomes and access for all.
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Danielle Maihofer
Director, Philanthropy
I’m proud to make meaningful connections between patients and their physicians at NorthShore Hospitals. Philanthropy has the power to accelerate research, bring comfort to patients and their families, and build essential health services for the community.
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Agnieszka Markwalder
Manager, Data & Donor Services
You make our mission possible. Your generosity helps us create initiatives that improve physical and mental wellness in our communities and ensures that those with limited financial resources have access to the care they need.
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Laurie McMichael
Director, Donor Relations
NorthShore Hospitals’ clear commitment to the communities we serve is a true inspiration—as are partners like you who support our mission with philanthropic gifts of all sizes and purposes.
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Janet Myers
Senior Director, Principal Giving
Every donor at NorthShore Hospitals makes a difference. What’s the power of a single gift? Just one thoughtful donation can propel innovation, speed discovery or provide the spark for a new idea that will change patient care.
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Monica Neururer
Manager, Associate Board & Communications
I am proud to support initiatives that provide a helping hand to those who need it most, when they most need it. Together, we strengthen the health of individual families—as well as our entire community.
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Michelle Reich
Manager, Annual Giving & Marketing Analytics
It is a pleasure and a privilege to serve our community through our work at the NorthShore Hospitals Foundation. Philanthropy is about neighbors coming together to help neighbors to build a healthier community where we can all thrive. Every day I get to witness astounding generosity!
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Damaris Soto
Coordinator, Data & Donor Services
NorthShore Hospitals Foundation has taught me that, together, we can do so much good—and although we can’t help everyone, we can definitely help someone. Every charitable act makes a huge difference.
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Therese Steinken
Manager, Corporation & Foundation Relations
It’s an honor to connect and collaborate with our external funding partners to advance mutual goals that align with NorthShore Hospitals’ mission for community-connected care. I’m proud to assist these supporters and see firsthand the difference they make.
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Craig Thomae
Director, Business Innovation & Analytics
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Ashley Tsuruda
Director, Corporation & Foundation Relations
I’m proud to work for an exceptional healthcare system committed to supporting our patients and community. I’m inspired by the generosity of foundations and corporations to fund programs and projects that support our patients who could benefit the most.
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Elaine Van Dusen
Manager, MRW Committees & Community Partner Events
It’s a pleasure working with so many in our community on a wide variety of events and fundraising ideas. Our supporters demonstrate that there is no one way to get involved at NorthShore Hospitals.
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Brad Watkins
Assistant Vice President, Donor Development
I’m amazed by the spirit of people giving back. Whether it’s as simple as a kid raising money with a lemonade stand or a patient who wants to honor their physician, the act of giving back warms the heart.