Brandt Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-6147465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$277K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper College Educational Foundation | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted use | $45,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | Unrestricted use | $43,500 |
| Oakton College | Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted use | $40,000 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $35,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Miami, FL | Unrestricted use | $35,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Wheeling, IL | Unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted use | $15,500 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $15,000 |
| Northfield Food Pantry | Glenview, IL | Unrestricted use | $13,461 |
| Glenbrook High School Foundation | Glenview, IL | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $500 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted use | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,461 | 15 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521279349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6147465
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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