Helen V Brach Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 237376427 · Private foundation
Helen V Brach Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2026) lists $6.8M in giving and $128.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 2,129 grants for Helen V Brach Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Helen V Brach Foundation funds
Helen V Brach Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund In honor of James J. OConnor | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2024 |
| Loyola Univ School of Law To honor Raymond F. Simon- For the Raymond and Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2024 |
| Arrupe College of Loyola Univ of Chgo In honor of Raymond F. Simon | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Helen V Brach Foundation
From Helen V Brach Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Helen V Brach Foundation
- Does Helen V Brach Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Helen V Brach Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Helen V Brach Foundation fund?
- Helen V Brach Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Big Shoulders Fund, Loyola Univ School of Law, Arrupe College of Loyola Univ of Chgo. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Helen V Brach Foundation give in grants?
- Helen V Brach Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $6.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.6M over 2,129 grants.
- Where is Helen V Brach Foundation located?
- Helen V Brach Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237376427.
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