Catalyzing New Approaches to Health Equity in Chicago
What we fund
Sprague Foundation funds nonprofit clinical and public health initiatives that address social determinants of health. Enhancing quality of life and life expectancy across the Chicagoland region is our north star.
What we deliver
We work hand in hand with partners to seed innovations that fill health equity gaps throughout Chicago.
Priorities
Public Health & Prevention
Supporting organizations that use a trauma-informed lens to help adults, children, and families to thrive
Healthcare Workforce
Expanding professional pathways for under-represented groups. Supporting work environments that encourage staff performance, safety, retention, satisfaction, and a robust healthcare sector
Mental / Behavioral Health
Supporting organizations that use a trauma-informed lens to help adults, children, and families to thrive
School Health and Education
Building schools’ capacity to make essential healthcare resources affordable and accessible
Oral Health
Helping to uplift dental care as an essential health priority
Impact by the Numbers
$2M+
Resources invested annually in Chicago’s health sector
100+
Number of years of philanthropic investment in Chicago
>35
New pilots and initiatives seeded since 2000
Words from our grantees
“Sprague has been at the forefront of innovations in health care… Its bold leadership and support has been central to improving the quality of care for patients adversely affected by health disparities.”
Cindy Ogrin
Chief Strategy Officer,
Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics