Helen Brach Foundation grants
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From 2022 to 2024, Helen Brach Foundation reported 1,666 grants totaling $19,326,965 to 184 nonprofits. The typical grant was $10,000.
Most grants went to nonprofits in Illinois, Washington, DC, New York.
From IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant records.
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Recent grants
| Nonprofit | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | For the lu-choice teacher program, the arrupe hardship fund, nursing student visits to pine ridge, and the school of law |
| Big Shoulders Fund, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrichment programs |
| Misericordia, IL | $75,000 | 2024 | To support variety of programs and services for residents with moderate to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| Lincoln Park Zoo, IL | $75,000 | 2024 | To provide an admission-free wildlife experience while advancing the highest quality animal care, education, science and conservation |
| Red Cloud Indian School, SD | $50,000 | 2024 | To support k-12th grade spiritual formation program for lakota students for 2024-2025 school year |
| NIJC- National Immigrant Justice Ctr, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | To support the national immigrant justice center to defend justice and human rights in a complex immigration system |
| St Ignatius College Prep, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | To support the saint ignatius- 1055 roosevelt building athletic training space to provide medical examination areas and equipment |
| Catholic Theological Union, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | To support the brach scholars-leaders in ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology |
| Northern IL Food Bank, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | To provide nutritious food through new and established programs to meet increased demand across 13 counties |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | For the dept. of animal health, welfare and science supporting scientific initiatives in animal welfare and daily care of animals |
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Questions people ask
How much does Helen Brach Foundation give?
It reported 1,666 grants totaling $19,326,965 to 184 nonprofits from 2022 to 2024. The typical grant was $10,000, and grants ranged from $100 to $250,000.
Where does Helen Brach Foundation give?
Most of its grants went to nonprofits in Illinois, Washington, DC, New York.
Does Helen Brach Foundation fund the same nonprofits again?
72 percent of the nonprofits it paid received grants in more than one year from 2022 to 2024.
Does Helen Brach Foundation accept applications?
IRS records do not say. Read the guidelines on its website before you reach out; some foundations only give to groups they choose.