1335 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
1335 Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $243,841 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $243,841 | 41 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 48 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
1335 Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What 1335 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 23 | $2.5 million |
| Illinois | 4 | $36,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $32,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,341 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County Historical Society | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Beth Hillel Temple Endowment Fund | General operations | $500,000 |
| Women and Children's Horizons | General operations | $260,000 |
| Carthage College | General operations | $145,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | General operations | $115,000 |
| Kenosha Community Foundation | Howard j. Brown scholarship fund | $105,000 |
| Kenosha Public Library Foundation | Boys and girls library | $102,000 |
| Kenosha Christmas Charities | General operations | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Parkside Foundation | General operations | $55,000 |
| Shalva Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Kenosha Public Museums | General operations | $28,000 |
| Kenosha Literacy Council | General operations | $27,000 |
| The Shalom Center | General operations | $27,000 |
| The Women's Home | General operations | $25,000 |
| Big Butternut Lake Park | General operations | $10,000 |
| Carthage College | Howard j. Brown economic innovation fund at the school of business | $8,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter fund | $7,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Brown family faculty fund | $5,000 |
| Red Tent Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| Gateway Technical College Foundation | General operations | $3,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | General operations | $3,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | General operations | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Academy | General operations | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha | Shirley madrigrano and natalie lee arts foundation | $2,000 |
| Goodwill Industries | General operations | $2,000 |
| Healthy Futures of Texas | General operations | $2,000 |
| Hospice Alliance Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Kenosha Achievement Center | General operations | $2,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | E.s. Wells kerr scholarship for princeton | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Kenosha | General operations | $2,000 |
| Williston Northampton School | General operations | $1,841 |
| Artspace Projects | General operations | $1,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Half Moon Lake District | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kenosha County Food Bank | General operations | $1,000 |
| Minnesota JCC | General operations | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Friends of the library | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth K Brown
- Lucille Brown Minn
- Steven Minn
- Sarah Brown Russ
- Mark Russ
- Amy Brown Tuchler
- James Tuchler
Questions people ask
Does 1335 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 1335 Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs 1335 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth K Brown (President/Treasurer), Lucille Brown Minn (Vp/Asst Sec/Asst Treasurer), Steven Minn (Asst Sec/Asst Treasurer) and Sarah Brown Russ (Vp/Asst Sec/Asst Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does 1335 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.