Henry Pope Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various health-related initiatives, particularly in the areas of hospitals and clinics, disability support services, and women's empowerment. It funds a range of programs, including those focused on thoracic oncology and community health, reflecting a commitment to improving healthcare access and quality. The foundation primarily serves health charities and community organizations, with a notable emphasis on supporting women's health initiatives. Its grantmaking activities are concentrated in Illinois, with additional support extending to organizations in Arizona, Michigan, and Oregon.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium local or regional nonprofit (especially in Illinois) with health/hospital, disability, or community service alignment and an existing relationship or visibility with the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Located in Illinois or with a demonstrable regional connection to the foundation.
- • Health, hospital, rehabilitation, or community-service mission similar to observed grantees.
- • Modest funding needs in the $500–$10,000 range or program-specific requests.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior engagement with the foundation's board, known grantees, or local intermediaries.
- • Inclusion on founder/board-affiliated lists or participation in local philanthropic networks.
Geography
Grants reached five states over the observed years but are heavily concentrated in the foundation's home state, which received roughly 70% of giving; the footprint is regional rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 26–29 distinct charitable recipients each year across three years, covering hospitals, disability services, arts, and community organizations, indicating a broad recipient set for its size despite some dollar concentration at the top.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes a preselection-only policy and recorded zero new recipients in the latest year while repeatedly funding the same set of grantees across three years, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
