The Brandsma Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 36-4137431 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$584K
Organizations funded289
Typical grant$500
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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 Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sota Convoys | Chicago, IL | Assistance in Burundi surgical camp and participation in the COSECSA conference fund | $50,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Chicago Initiative | $35,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | General & Unrestricted | $28,500 |
| Daystar Education Association | Chicago, IL | Financial Aid for Students fund | $25,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | For the Win fund | $20,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Capital Campaign for 2024-2026 | $15,000 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable Event | $12,100 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Cardiac surgeries in India fund | $10,100 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | Birthday Benefit fund | $10,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Uganda Medical Mission for Upcoming Heart Surgeries in india fund | $10,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | For the Win fund | $10,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Two Birdie for TC Golf Outing fund | $7,000 |
| Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer | Countryside, IL | General & Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General & Unrestricted | $6,186 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Post surgery bags for kids in Uganda after hernia surgeries fund | $6,000 |
| Prograce International | Wheaton, IL | Expansion of ProGrace to Churches and Communities fund | $6,000 |
| Worldhope US Inc | Chicago, IL | WorldHopes Medical Clinic in Africa fund | $6,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Surgeries in Africa led by Dr. Odungo fund | $5,250 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Childrens programs and food programs | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | Preschool after school program Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | Student Achievement Program | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | Youth Development fund | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | Breakthrough Beyond and education and youth development programs | $5,000 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | Diverse Learning programs | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Texas Flooding Emergency Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Mercy Network Chicago Initiative | $5,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Pursue Possibilities Engaging level fund | $5,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Elim Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Engaging Initiative Fund | $5,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Pursue Possibilities fund | $5,000 |
| Living With Hope | Highland, IN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Upcoming Needed Surgeries fund | $5,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Cardiac surgeries in India fund | $5,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Last Hop Save Lives Campaign | $5,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Young Life through Timothy Christian fund | $5,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | DECA trips for 2025 fund | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Boone, IA | Timothy Christian fund | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | youth connections Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | diverse Learning coordinator in honor of Mary post fund | $2,500 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Support for a Mercy Network Church | $2,500 |
| Living With Hope | Highland, IN | for Production and delivery of pediatric wheelchairs | $2,500 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Dardiac Program in Uganda | $2,500 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | heart surgeries in Uganda China and India fund | $2,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | China Unity Initiative | $2,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Lowell, AR | Last Hope: Save 8 Lives - for heart surgeries fund | $2,000 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | Above and Beyond fund | $1,500 |
| Prograce International | Wheaton, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | Wellness House Walk 2025, Wellness Warriors Team in honor of Becky Semeyn fund | $1,500 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable Event | $1,458 |
| Welcome Home Ministries Africa | Brea, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| All Gods Children Ltd | Villa Park, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Association for a More Just Society -U S | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| American National Red Cross International Response | Washington, DC | California wildfire Relief Funds | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 289 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $584,339 | 289 |
| 2024 | $920,868 | 198 |
| 2023 | $842,148 | 149 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632059349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4137431
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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