Lyman B Brainerd Jr Family Foundation Dtd 35
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 86-0920262 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$152K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Office of Gift Accounting | Providence, RI | Program support | $80,000 |
| The Putney School the Putney School Development Office | Putney, VT | Program support | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Hospice | Branford, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Place | New Haven, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| Read to Grow | Branford, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Artist Retreat Inc | Englewood, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ensemblenewsrq | Sarasota, FL | Program support | $7,000 |
| College Visions | Providence, RI | Program support | $6,000 |
| Community Musicworks | Providence, RI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Women and Family Life Center | Guilford, CT | Program support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0920262
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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