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Private Foundation
Helen V Brach Foundation
Based in Chicago, IL, Helen V Brach Foundation operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $9.9M in revenue, $8.8M in expenses, $128.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2026. Imperigo tracks 2,833 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $37.1M.
EIN: 237376427
Chicago, IL
Latest filing: 2026
Total Revenue$9.9M
Total Expenses$8.8M
Total Assets$128.9M
Grants Given2,833
Grant Total$37.1M
Filing Years2022–2026
Sample Grants Given
Big Shoulders Fund
To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrichment programs
$100,000
Loyola University of Chicago
For the LU-CHOICE teacher program, the Arrupe Hardship Fund, Nursing student visits to Pine Ridge, and the School of Law
$100,000
Misericordia
To support variety of programs and services for residents with moderate to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities
$75,000
Lincoln Park Zoo
To provide an admission-free wildlife experience while advancing the highest quality animal care, education, science and conservation
$75,000
Catholic Extension Soc USA
For the needs of mission dioceses, including support of religious education and faith formation programs, building churches and facilities
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 2,833 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Charles A Vorhees
Director
Cherryl T Thomas
Director
John J Sheridan
Associate Director
Joseph J Griseta
Member
Mark T Simon
Chief Advisor
R Matthew Simon
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9.9M | $8.8M | $128.9M |
| 2025 | $17.2M | $7.7M | $127.9M |
| 2024 | $13.6M | $8.1M | $118.4M |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $8.3M | $112.9M |
| 2022 | $6.6M | $8.0M | $118.5M |
Between 2022 and 2026, reported annual revenue grew from $6.6M to $9.9M (+51%), with total assets most recently reported at $128.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.