Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,500. 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$22,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$337,477
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $22,000 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 | $20,000 | 8 | $308,209 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | 9 | $322,952 |
| 2025 | $22,000 | 9 | $337,477 |
How to apply
Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $17,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spero Family Services | Program support | $3,500 |
| YMCA of Jefferson County | Program support | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois | Program support | $3,000 |
| The Cradle Foundation | Program support | $3,000 |
| Semper Fi America's Fund | Program support | $3,000 |
| PADS Lake County | Program support | $2,000 |
| Paws For Patrick | Program support | $2,000 |
| Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wi | Program support | $1,000 |
| FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen B Simon
- Samuel Badger Jr
- Anne D Geocaris
- Alision S Badger
Questions people ask
Does Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc give?
$22,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen B Simon (President), Samuel Badger Jr (Vice President), Anne D Geocaris (Secretary) and Alision S Badger (Treasurer).