The Brass Family Foundation
Historical FunderLennox, South Dakota · EIN 20-8084679 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $13,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Lorin L Brass |
|---|---|
| Address | 46652 278th Street, Lennox SD 57039 |
| Phone | 6057595547 |
| Form and materials | Contact Lorin Brass at 605-759-5547 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement (CARA) | Rapid City, SD | General Assistance | $40,000 |
| Abbey of the Hills | Marvin, SD | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| South Dakota Humanities Council | Brookings, SD | General Assistance | $13,000 |
| Diocese of Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | General Assistance | $12,000 |
| First Tee of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| St Carlo Acustis Center | Rapid City, SD | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Nami Sd | Sioux Falls, SD | General Assistance | $6,500 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls | LIttle Falls, MN | General Assistance | $6,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | Crazy Horse, SD | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Team Buche Cures Underdog Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | General Assistance | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620629349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8084679
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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