Private Foundation

Helen V Brach Foundation

Based in Chicago, IL, Helen V Brach Foundation operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $17.2M in revenue, $7.7M in expenses, $127.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 2,833 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $30.3M.

EIN: 237376427 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2025

Total Revenue$17.2M

Total Expenses$7.7M

Total Assets$127.9M

Grants Given2,833

Grant Total$30.3M

Filing Years2021–2025

Sample Grants Given

Loyola University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · 2024

For the LU-CHOICE teacher program, the Arrupe Hardship Fund, Nursing student visits to Pine Ridge, and the School of Law

$100,000

Big Shoulders Fund

Chicago, IL · 2024

To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrichment programs

$100,000

Misericordia

Chicago, IL · 2024

To support variety of programs and services for residents with moderate to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities

$75,000

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, IL · 2024

To provide an admission-free wildlife experience while advancing the highest quality animal care, education, science and conservation

$75,000

Access Living of Chicago

Chicago, IL · 2024

To support the Access Living Youth Institute to give youth with disabilities the tools they need to live independent lives

$50,000

Showing up to 5 of 2,833 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Director Charles A Vorhees

Directoor Cherryl T Thomas

Director John J Sheridan

Associate Director Joseph J Griseta

Member Mark T Simon

Member / President R Matthew Simon

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Special Grant

$1,592,500 30 grants

Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant

$1,528,192 490 grants

Matching/Discretionary Grant

$883,999 291 grants

To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrichment programs

$560,000 5 grants

Matching Grant

$516,910 134 grants

Financial Trends

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
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
2021	$12.4M	$6.0M	$120.0M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $12.4M to $17.2M (+38%), with total assets most recently reported at $127.9M.

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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