Breach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Breach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.0 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $330,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330,000 | 8 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 12 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
Breach Family 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 Breach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 4 | $199,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $197,860 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | To further program services | $2.0 million |
| Friends of the Children - Austin | To further program services | $108,000 |
| Harlem Rbi | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Trail of Lights Foundation | To further program services | $89,860 |
| Girls Who Invest | To further program services | $76,500 |
| Carnegie Hall | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Head Royce School | To further program services | $25,000 |
| CMC Foundation | To further program services | $12,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Squash Drive | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | To further program services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Breach
- Emily A Breach
Questions people ask
Does Breach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Breach Family Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Breach Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Breach (President/Director) and Emily A Breach (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).
What does Breach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.