S & E Bramsen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
S & E Bramsen Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$2,879
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 21 | $2,879 |
How to apply
S & E Bramsen 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 S & E Bramsen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $104,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Centered Care Institue (Hcci) | Operating funds. | $1.3 million |
| Hudson Insitute - Award Dinner Sponsor | Operating funds. | $100,000 |
| The Danish Home | Operating funds. | $100,000 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation | Major gifts campaign | $5,000 |
| Conservation Foundation | Operating needs | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation | Operating needs | $5,000 |
| Equine Land Conservation Resource | Operating needs | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Illinois | Operating needs | $5,000 |
| US Equestrian Team Foundation | Operating needs | $5,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Operating needs | $3,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Operating needs | $3,000 |
| Glendale Heights Police Department | Operating funds. | $2,960 |
| Openlands | Operating needs | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Garfield Farm Museum | Operating needs | $2,000 |
| Museum of Danish America | Operating needs | $2,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Operating needs | $1,000 |
| Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society | Operating needs | $1,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Operating needs | $1,000 |
| Save Ellis Island | Operating needs | $1,000 |
| Illinois Prairie Path | Operating needs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Bramsen
- Mary Muehlstein
- Franklin E Bramsen
- Sigrid L Gray
- Julia E Bramsen
Questions people ask
Does S & E Bramsen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S & E Bramsen Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs S & E Bramsen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Bramsen (President/ Treasurer/Dir.), Mary Muehlstein (Secretary/Director), Franklin E Bramsen (Director) and Sigrid L Gray (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does S & E Bramsen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and arts and culture.