BR Foundation
Accepts applications
BR Foundation is a private foundation in Michigan City, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,842 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,400 and the largest $12,390. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$93,842
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,400
- Largest grant$12,390
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,885 the year before.
44% 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 | $33,444 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $80,885 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $93,842 | 18 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bina Gupta 2930 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (219) 874-9609 |
| What to submit | Unspecified |
| Restrictions | Corporations organized & operated for public safety are not qualified to receive awards. |
What BR Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 8 | $43,770 |
| Illinois | 5 | $37,968 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,550 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,850 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,089 |
| California | 2 | $615 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| R Vidhya Aashram | General purpose | $12,390 |
| Indian American Cultural Ctr | General purpose | $10,975 |
| Procure | General purpose | $9,700 |
| Salavation Army | General purpose | $8,650 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $8,395 |
| Lubeznik Center for the Arts | General purpose | $7,595 |
| Friendship Botanical Gardens | General purpose | $6,100 |
| Open Books LTD | General purpose | $5,981 |
| Ashley House | General purpose | $5,550 |
| Notre Dame School | General purpose | $5,250 |
| PCS for People | General purpose | $3,850 |
| Center for Creative Solutions | Legal assistance | $2,500 |
| World Food Org | General purpose | $2,089 |
| Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago | Religious | $1,502 |
| St Stanislaus Church | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Franciscan Health Foundation | Nursing scholarship | $1,200 |
| Lafd Foundation | General purpose | $515 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Bina Gupta
Questions people ask
Does BR Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does BR Foundation give?
$93,842 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,400.
Who runs BR Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bina Gupta (Trustee).
What does BR Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.