Helen V Brach Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen V Brach Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6.8 million and the largest $6.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$6.8 million
- Largest grant$6.8 million
- Assets$173 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $6.5 million | 527 | $159 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 553 | $163 million |
| 2025 | $6.8 million | 1 | $173 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph J Griseta 104 S Michigan Ave Suite 1310, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 372-4471 |
| What to submit | Application form, available upon request |
| Deadlines | December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31 |
| Restrictions | Must be organization exempt under Sect 501(c)(3) |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $6.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Detail | See Attached Detail | $6.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- John J Sheridan
- R Matthew Simon
- Charles A Vorhees
- Cherryl T Thomas
- Mark T Simon
- Joseph J Griseta
- Stephanie Simon
- Virginia Groark Hale
Questions people ask
Does Helen V Brach Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31.
How much does Helen V Brach Foundation give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6.8 million.
Who runs Helen V Brach Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John J Sheridan (Director), R Matthew Simon (Chief Advisor), Charles A Vorhees (Director) and Cherryl T Thomas (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.