The Brass Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Brass Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lennox, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $125,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $100,000 | 6 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 10 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lorin L Brass 46652 278th Street, Lennox, SD 57039 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 759-5547 |
| What to submit | Contact Lorin Brass at 605-759-5547 |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 9 | $114,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SD Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement (CARA) | General Assistance | $40,000 |
| Abbey of the Hills | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| South Dakota Humanities Council | General Assistance | $13,000 |
| Diocese of Rapid City | General Assistance | $12,000 |
| First Tee of South Dakota | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| St Carlo Acustis Center | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| NAMI SD | General Assistance | $6,500 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls | General Assistance | $6,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Team Buche Cures Underdog Foundation | General Assistance | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorin L Brass
- Adam Brand
- Jennifer L Brand
- Mary H Brass
- Brian D Shephard
- Mary G Brass
- Katherine M Shephard
Questions people ask
Does The Brass Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Brass Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Brass Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorin L Brass (President), Adam Brand (Vice President), Jennifer L Brand (Secretary) and Mary H Brass (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.