Bramsen Charitable Foundation dated November 30 2018
Invitation OnlyBarrington, Illinois · EIN 83-2704828 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $180,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Operating Needs | $2,000,000 |
| Home Centered Care Institute | Schaumburg, IL | Operating Needs | $180,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Foundation | North Riverside, IL | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center | Chicago, IL | Operating Needs | $4,000 |
| Barrington History Museum | Barrington, IL | Operating Needs | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,194,250 | 5 |
| 2024 | $6,020,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $49,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2704828
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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