Private foundation · EIN 23-7376427 · Chicago, IL · Return for the year ending 2024-03-31
Where Helen V Brach Foundation's grants went
It reported $6.52M in grants paid across 527 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 73.1% of those dollars to 293 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $4.77M 392 lines
- No confident match $1.73M 132
- Individuals, not shown $20.5K 3
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- Application form, available upon request
- Deadlines
- December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31
- Restrictions
- Must be organization exempt under Sect 501c3
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 512 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3490557 | $250,000 | In honor of [name withheld] | Same address 1.00 |
| Arrupe College of Loyola Univ of Chgo Chicago, IL · no confident EIN match | $250,000 | In honor of [name withheld] | Unmatched Help match |
| Loyola Univ School of Law Chicago, IL · no confident EIN match | $250,000 | To honor Raymond F. Simon- For the Raymond and Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law | Unmatched Help match |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3490557 | $100,000 | To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrichment programs | Same address 1.00 |
| Catholic Theological Union Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2647967 | $100,000 | In honor of [name withheld] | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, IL · EIN 36-1408475 | $100,000 | For the LU-CHOICE teacher program, Arrupe-to-Loyola scholarships, Nursing student visits to Pine Ridge, and the School of Law | Same city 1.00 |
| Misericordia Foundation Chicago, IL · EIN 23-7285834 | $75,000 | To support variety of programs and services for residents with moderate to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities | Same address 1.00 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL · no confident EIN match | $75,000 | To provide an admission-free wildlife experience while advancing the highest quality animal care, education, science and conservation | Unmatched Help match |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2170821 | $50,000 | For general operating support | Same street 0.80 |
| Catholic Theological Union Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2647967 | $50,000 | To support the Brach Scholars-Leaders in Ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, IL · EIN 36-2167016 | $50,000 | To support Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare scientific initiatives in animal welfare and daily care of animals | Same address 0.68 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2167048 | $50,000 | For Egan Hope Scholars program for low-income students from a public high school, especially first-generation, and committed to social just… | Same address 1.00 |
| Dominican University River Forest, IL · EIN 36-2167855 | $50,000 | For the Brach Hardship Fund the St. Catherine of Siena Center and the Caritas Veritas Symposium | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2971864 | $50,000 | To support the hunger relief initiatives in 2024, to create access to nutritious food, lifting families out of poverty, and ending hunger | Same address 1.00 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL · EIN 36-3203648 | $50,000 | To provide nutritious food through new and established programs to meet increased demand across 13 counties | Same address 0.73 |
| Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge, SD · EIN 46-0275071 | $50,000 | To support K-12th grade Spiritual Formation Program for Lakota students for 2023-2024 school year | Same address 1.00 |
| Catholic Extension SocUSA Chicago, IL · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | For needs of mission dioceses, including support of religious education and faith formation programs, building churches and facilities | Unmatched Help match |
| St Ignatius College Prep Chicago, IL · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | To support the Saint Ignatius- 1055 Roosevelt Connection Project to provide internet service, communication services, and safety upgrades | Unmatched Help match |
| Hope Ignites Chicago Wilmette, IL · EIN 51-0248353 | $35,000 | For ACT prep, professional tutoring and therapy, and renovations to the oldest group home | Same ZIP 0.80 |
| Bread for the World Institute Washington, DC · EIN 51-0175510 | $35,000 | To support policy work and education to reduce hunger in the United States and to work with churches for those in need | Same address 1.00 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL · EIN 20-2091040 | $35,000 | To provide scholarship support for the young men in the class of 2026 at the Academy | Same address 1.00 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3866530 | $35,000 | To support rapid response litigation and advocacy to protect biodiversity and habitat in the Driftless Area and Great Lakes locations | Same address 0.87 |
| Music and Dance Theater Chicago Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3930153 | $35,000 | To support general operations for the Theaters landmark 50th Anniversary Season | Same address 0.71 |
| Maryville Academy Des Plaines, IL · EIN 36-2170873 | $35,000 | To support salaries of Crisis Nurserys key program staff dedicated to serving at-risk families to improve their quality of life | Same address 1.00 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront Denver, CO · EIN 36-3453183 | $35,000 | For Chicagoland Affordable Housing Development Preservation Initiative which will work to increase the number of units available | Exact name 1.00 |
| NIJC- National Immigrant Justice Ctr Chicago, IL · no confident EIN match | $35,000 | To support the National Immigrant Justice Center to defend justice and human rights in a complex immigration system | Unmatched Help match |
| Notre Dame Univ ACE Notre Dame, IN · no confident EIN match | $35,000 | To support ACE graduates as mentor teachers and provide financial aid so no student will be turned away | Unmatched Help match |
| St Francis de Sales High School Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2435876 | $30,000 | Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant | Same address 1.00 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2179814 | $25,000 | To support The Community Care initiative delivering pet food and supplies to seniors at home | Same ZIP 0.87 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2166997 | $25,000 | For youth development programs in Chicagos neediest and most underserved communities | Same address 0.99 |
| Calumet College of St Joseph Whiting, IN · EIN 35-1087173 | $25,000 | To support the Brach Internship Program to place student interns where their contributions are enhancing the community | Same address 1.00 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4067306 | $25,000 | To support efforts to increase student success and retention to prepare students for college and beyond | Same address 1.00 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep Waukegan, IL · EIN 42-1597059 | $25,000 | For operating support to continue to provide high-quality college preparatory education to students of limited means | Same address 0.81 |
| Depaul College Prep Foundation Chicago, IL · EIN 81-4516326 | $25,000 | To support the One Dream, All In Campaign for the Future of DePaul College Prep | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Food Animal Concerns Trust (Fact Inc) Washington, DC · EIN 36-3172605 | $25,000 | To support Food Safety and Humane Farming Programs to help farmers use humane practices to improve farm animal welfare | Exact name 1.00 |
| Holy Trinity High School Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2431052 | $25,000 | To give Chicagos youth an excellent education regardless of their families ability to afford tuition | Same address 1.00 |
| Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society Barrington, IL · EIN 36-4456161 | $25,000 | For care and rehabilitation of hooved animals impounded under Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, and shelter and supervision of animals | Same address 0.77 |
| Housing Forward Maywood, IL · EIN 36-3876660 | $25,000 | To support wraparound programming to enable clients transitions from survival to self-sufficiency, including supportive housing | Same address 1.00 |
| Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants Chicago, IL · EIN 46-1374353 | $25,000 | For wrap around care and assistance given to asylum seekers in Chicago including 30,000 sent by the State of Texas | Same address 1.00 |
| Immigration Project Normal, IL · EIN 43-1700482 | $25,000 | To support immigrant survivors of trauma in obtaining stability, safety and advocating for lawful permanent residency | Same address 1.00 |
| Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants Chicago, IL · EIN 46-1374353 | $25,000 | Tp provide assistanve to newly arrived immigrants | Same address 1.00 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI · EIN 39-1187711 | $25,000 | To support restoration and protection of migrating Whooping Cranes, the worlds rarest crane species | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA Washington, DC · EIN 52-1355257 | $25,000 | To support the U.S.- Mexico Border Program to reduce suffering, improve mental health and decrease legal rights violations | Same address 1.00 |
| Josephinum Academy Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2167764 | $25,000 | For the Cost of Education Program to provide subsidized improved delivery of education to low-income young women | Same address 1.00 |
| LA Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2170143 | $25,000 | To support educational programming provided by hospitals Child Life program | Same address 1.00 |
| Leo High School Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2182061 | $25,000 | To provide need-based scholarship assistance to students, which needs are presently greater because of increased enrollment | Same address 1.00 |
| Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL · EIN 36-2367981 | $25,000 | To modernize two classrooms including soft carpet squares, mobile personalized desks and chairs, and custom whiteboards | Same address 1.00 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services Inc D/B/A Marillac Social Center Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2109717 | $25,000 | To support Hope Junior Program which provides academic enrichment, social and recreational support to at-risk youth and teens | Same city 1.00 |
| National Anti-Vivisection Society Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2229588 | $25,000 | To support the writing, design, printing, mailing and fulfillment of editions of Animal Action news magazine | Same address 1.00 |
| Nourishing Hope Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2734184 | $25,000 | To support grocery distribution, social services, and mental health programs for low-income individuals and families | Same address 0.67 |
12 more lines ($98K) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.