Braude Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Braude Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,385 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$139,385
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $177,550 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,550 | 9 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $177,550 | 6 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $139,385 | 4 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Braude 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 Braude Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $105,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,385 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | Medical research | $105,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Curepsp | Endowment | $10,000 |
| The GO2 Foundation | Medical research | $4,385 |
Officers and trustees
- Solna A Braude
- Mitchell Weinstein
- Jill L Kuksa
Questions people ask
Does Braude Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Braude Foundation give?
$139,385 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Braude Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Solna A Braude (President), Mitchell Weinstein (Secretary) and Jill L Kuksa (Vp/Treasurer).
What does Braude Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.