Helen V Brach Foundation

Gave $6.8M in 2025

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7376427 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$6.8M

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$6,849,120

Total assets$172.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,849,120 and $6,849,120.

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From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	Joseph J Griseta
Address	104 S Michigan Ave Suite 1310, Chicago IL 60603
Phone	(312) 372-4471
Form and materials	Application form, available upon request
Deadlines	December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31
Restrictions	Must be organization exempt under Sect 501(c)(3)

Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Illinois.

Illinois1

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
See Attached Detail	Chicago, IL	See Attached Detail	$6,849,120

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$6,849,120	1
2024	$5,926,523	555
2023	$6,516,942	527

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602309349100200
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7376427
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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