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Helen V Brach Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 23-7376427 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $5.9M
- Grants reported
- 553
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 553 | $5.9M |
Where Helen V Brach Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | For the LU-CHOICE teacher program, the Arrupe Hardship Fund, Nursing student visits to Pine Ridge, and the School of Law | 2024 | $100K |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrichment programs | 2024 | $100K |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To provide an admission-free wildlife experience while advancing the highest quality animal care, education, science and conservation | 2024 | $75K |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | To support variety of programs and services for residents with moderate to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities | 2024 | $75K |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | To support K-12th grade Spiritual Formation Program for Lakota students for 2024-2025 school year | 2024 | $50K |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To support the Food Purchase for Hunger Relief Initiatives so community members have access to healthy food | 2024 | $50K |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL | For the Dept. of Animal Health, Welfare and Science supporting scientific initiatives in animal welfare and daily care of animals | 2024 | $50K |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | To support the Saint Ignatius- 1055 Roosevelt Building athletic training space to provide medical examination areas and equipment | 2024 | $50K |
| NIJC- National Immigrant Justice Ctr | Chicago, IL | To support the National Immigrant Justice Center to defend justice and human rights in a complex immigration system | 2024 | $50K |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | To support the Brach Scholars-Leaders in Ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology | 2024 | $50K |
| Northern IL Food Bank | Geneva, IL | To provide nutritious food through new and established programs to meet increased demand across 13 counties | 2024 | $50K |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | For the Brach Hardship Fund the St. Catherine of Siena Center and the Caritas Veritas Symposium | 2024 | $50K |
| Catholic Extension Soc USA | Chicago, IL | For the needs of mission dioceses, including support of religious education and faith formation programs, building churches and facilities | 2024 | $50K |
| Catholic Charities Chicago | Chicago, IL | For general operating support in Fiscal Year 2025 | 2024 | $50K |
| Access Living of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support the Access Living Youth Institute to give youth with disabilities the tools they need to live independent lives | 2024 | $50K |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Chicago, IL | For Chicagoland Affordable Housing Development Preservation Initiative which will work to increase the number of units available | 2024 | $45K |
| Mary Mother of God Parish | Chicago, IL | For Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen operating expense, Canterbury House outreach, aid for asylum seekers, and Eucharistic Revival Program | 2024 | $40K |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | For Egan Hope Scholars program for low-income students from a public high school, especially first-generation, and committed to social justice | 2024 | $35K |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | To support rapid response litigation and advocacy to protect wildlife biodiversity and habitat in the Great Lakes region | 2024 | $35K |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | To modernize two classrooms including soft carpet squares, mobile personalized desks and chairs, and custom whiteboards | 2024 | $35K |
| Bread for the World Institute | Washington, DC | To support policy work and education to reduce hunger in the United States and to work with churches for those in need | 2024 | $35K |
| Leo High School | Chicago, IL | To provide need-based scholarship assistance to students, which needs are presently greater because of increased enrollment | 2024 | $35K |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | To provide scholarship support for the young men in the class of 2026 at the Academy | 2024 | $35K |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of IL | Wilmette, IL | For ACT prep, professional tutoring and therapy, and construction renovations for boys and girls homes | 2024 | $35K |
| Harris Theater for Music & Dance | Chicago, IL | To support general operations for the Theaters 2024/2025 Season | 2024 | $35K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- Joseph J Griseta
- Address
- 104 S Michigan Ave Suite 1310 Chicago, IL, 60603
- Phone
- 3123724471
- Deadlines
- December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31
- Application materials
- Application form, available upon request
- Restrictions
- Must be organization exempt under Sect 501c3
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Helen V Brach Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.