The Brackthorn Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3668992 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$500
Total assets$160K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
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
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poetry Society of Amerca | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Institiute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Promise2kids | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Native Arts & Cultures Foundation | Portland, OR | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lookingglass Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northwestern Pritzker Law | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Woodland Pattern Book Center | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Graywolf Press | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| Poets House | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Ping- Providing Instruments | Oak Park, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| Triform Camphill Community | Hudson, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Key West Womens Club | Key West, FL | Charitable | $250 |
| Senior Citizens of Oak Park & Rf | Oak Park, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Tri-City County Animal Rescue | West Peoria, IL | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,050 | 17 |
| 2024 | $8,600 | 8 |
| 2023 | $3,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $13,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632409349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3668992
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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