Helen V Brach Foundation

Recent grants

The 100 largest recent grants from this foundation’s filings, newest year first.

• $100,000

  Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2024

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

• $100,000

  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

• $75,000

  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

• $50,000

  Northern Il Food Bank · Geneva, IL · 2024

  To provide nutritious food through new and established programs to meet increased demand across 13 counties

• $50,000

  St Ignatius College Prep · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the Saint Ignatius- 1055 Roosevelt Building athletic training space to provide medical examination areas and equipment

• $50,000

  Catholic Extension Soc USA · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For the needs of mission dioceses, including support of religious education and faith formation programs, building churches and facilities

• $50,000

  Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the Food Purchase for Hunger Relief Initiatives so community members have access to healthy food

• $50,000

  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

  Catholic Theological Union · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the Brach Scholars-Leaders in Ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology

• $50,000

  Catholic Charities Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For general operating support in Fiscal Year 2025

• $50,000

  Dominican University · River Forest, IL · 2024

  For the Brach Hardship Fund the St. Catherine of Siena Center and the Caritas Veritas Symposium

• $50,000

  Red Cloud Indian School · Pine Ridge, SD · 2024

  To support K-12th grade Spiritual Formation Program for Lakota students for 2024-2025 school year

• $50,000

  Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo · Brookfield, IL · 2024

  For the Dept. of Animal Health, Welfare and Science supporting scientific initiatives in animal welfare and daily care of animals

• $50,000

  Nijc- National Immigrant Justice Ctr · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the National Immigrant Justice Center to defend justice and human rights in a complex immigration system

• $45,000

  Mercy Housing Lakefront · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For Chicagoland Affordable Housing Development Preservation Initiative which will work to increase the number of units available

• $40,000

  Mary Mother of God Parish · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen operating expense, Canterbury House outreach, aid for asylum seekers, and Eucharistic Revival Program

• $35,000

  St Francis De Sales Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To provide financial support to students who have financial need and have lost their tax credit scholarship

• $35,000

  Il Community for Displaced Immigrants · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For wrap around care and assistance given to asylum seekers in Chicago including those sent by the State of Texas

• $35,000

  Notre Dame Univ Ace · Notre Dame, IN · 2024

  To support ACE graduates as mentor teachers and provide financial aid so no student will be turned away

• $35,000

  Maryville Academy · Des Plaines, IL · 2024

  For Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen operating expense, Canterbury House outreach, aid for asylum seekers, and Eucharistic Revival Program

• $35,000

  Leo High School · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To provide need-based scholarship assistance to students, which needs are presently greater because of increased enrollment

• $35,000

  Our Lady of Tepeyac Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the Advancement Office to meet the schools development, marketing and recruitment goals

• $35,000

  Loyola Academy · Wilmette, IL · 2024

  To modernize two classrooms including soft carpet squares, mobile personalized desks and chairs, and custom whiteboards

• $35,000

  Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For Egan Hope Scholars program for low-income students from a public high school, especially first-generation, and committed to social justice

• $35,000

  Bethlehem University Fdn · Beltsville, MD · 2024

  To purchase new Samsung tablets for use by the teaching faculty and staff for teaching in a hybrid classroom model

• $35,000

  Bread for the World Institute · Washington, DC · 2024

  To support policy work and education to reduce hunger in the United States and to work with churches for those in need

• $35,000

  Environmental Law & Policy Center · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support rapid response litigation and advocacy to protect wildlife biodiversity and habitat in the Great Lakes region

• $35,000

  Chicago Jesuit Academy · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To provide scholarship support for the young men in the class of 2026 at the Academy

• $35,000

  Boys Hope Girls Hope of Il · Wilmette, IL · 2024

  For ACT prep, professional tutoring and therapy, and construction renovations for boys and girls homes

• $35,000

  Harris Theater for Music & Dance · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support general operations for the Theaters 2024/2025 Season

• $30,000

  Catherine'S Caring Cause · Evergreen Park, IL · 2024

  Matching Grant

• $25,000

  Mount Carmel Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To help subsidize McDermott/Doyle Program which serves students with learning disabilities but who have potential to succeed at college level

• $25,000

  Midwest Prov Soc of Jesus · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For a kitchen renovation project at the Canisius House Jesuit Residence in Evanston, IL and to support Hekima University in East Africa

• $25,000

  National Anti-Vivisection Soc · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the writing, design, printing, mailing and fulfillment of editions of Animal Action news magazine

• $25,000

  International Crane Foundation · Baraboo, WI · 2024

  To support restoration and protection of migrating Whooping Cranes, the worlds rarest crane species

• $25,000

  Depaul College Prep Fdn · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the One Dream, All In Campaign for the Future of DePaul College Prep

• $25,000

  South Suburban Pads · Chicagoheights, IL · 2024

  To address the homelessness crisis, providing homelessness prevention, meals, emergency shelter, temporary rent assistance

• $25,000

  Marillac St Vincent Family Svcs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support Hope Junior Program which provides academic enrichment, social and recreational support to at-risk youth and teens

• $25,000

  Boys & Girls Clubs Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For youth development programs in Chicagos neediest and most underserved communities

• $25,000

  St Peter'S Church in the Loop · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To underwrite needed updates to the church, including computer upgrades, new lighting, hymnals, an AED and training

• $25,000

  Nijc- National Immigrant Justice Ctr · Chicago, IL · 2024

  Matching Grant

• $25,000

  Il Community for Displaced Immigrants · Chicago, IL · 2024

  Matching Grant

• $25,000

  Cristo Rey Jesuit Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the financial aid fund for families who apply and qualify for additional financial assistance

• $25,000

  St Xavier University · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For program expenses of diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders for children and adults at its no-fee Ludden Clinic

• $25,000

  University of St Mary of the Lake · Mundelein, IL · 2024

  To provide practical and mission opportunities for seminarians through the Tolton Teaching Parish Program

• $25,000

  St Thomas the Apostle Beloit · Beloit, WI · 2024

  To support the Office of Hispanic Ministry, which provides salary and benefits for the Director, and outreach to Hispanic community

• $25,000

  Animal Legal Defense Fund · Cotati, CA · 2024

  To support the Criminal Justice Program for prosecution of animal cruelty cases and improvement of animal protection laws

• $25,000

  Josephinum Academy · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For the Cost of Education Program to provide subsidized improved delivery of education to low-income young women

• $25,000

  La Rabida Children'S Hosp · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support educational programming provided by hospitals Child Life program

• $25,000

  Smiles · Darien, WI · 2024

  To assist with expenses of horse care for 23 therapy horses, and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors

• $25,000

  Lewis University · Romeoville, IL · 2024

  To provide scholarship aid for low-income students at Lewis University and the Writing and Tutoring Center at St. Augustine College

• $25,000

  Cristo Rey St Martin Coll Prep · Waukeegan, IL · 2024

  For operating support to continue to provide high-quality college preparatory education to students of limited means

• $25,000

  Catherine'S Caring Cause · Evergreen Park, IL · 2024

  Matching Grant

• $25,000

  Providence St Mel School · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To provide scholarships - opportunities for academic excellence- for the neediest students who depend on financial assistance

• $25,000

  Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support We Are Scientists program which fosters wildlife and ecosystem science skill development for students at eight Catholic schools

• $25,000

  Immigration Project · Normal, IL · 2024

  To support immigrant survivors of trauma in obtaining stability, safety and advocating for lawful permanent residency

• $25,000

  Hooved Animal Rescue & Protect Soc · Barrington Hills, IL · 2024

  For care and rehabilitation of hooved animals impounded under Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, and shelter and supervision of animals

• $25,000

  Housing Forward · Maywood, IL · 2024

  To support wraparound programming to enable clients transitions from survival to self-sufficiency, including supportive housing

• $25,000

  Pactt Learning Center · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support vocational services programs which serve people with severe autism, most non-verbal

• $25,000

  Nourishing Hope (Lakeview Pantry) · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support grocery distribution, social services, and mental health programs for low-income individuals and families

• $25,000

  Mother McAuley Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For safe and reliable transportation for the students to and from school, as well as athletic, fine arts and academic competitions and events

• $25,000

  Calumet College of St Joseph · Whiting, IN · 2024

  To support the Brach Internship Program to place student interns where their contributions are enhancing the community

• $25,000

  Ohioguidestone · Berea, OH · 2024

  To support general operating expenses for various mental and behavioral health programming and services

• $25,000

  Food Animal Concerns Trust · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support Food Safety and Humane Farming Programs to help farmers use humane practices to improve farm animal welfare

• $25,000

  Christ the King College Prep · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the Adopt-a-Student scholarship program for low-income students

• $25,000

  Holy Trinity Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To give Chicagos youth an excellent education regardless of their families ability to afford tuition

• $25,000

  Regina Dominican Hs · Wilmette, IL · 2024

  To provide financial aid to deserving students 40 of students receive tuition assistance through the Regina Fund

• $20,000

  Midtown-Metro Achievement Ctrs · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For three academic programs which provide support for low-income youth through tutors and mentors guided by professional staff

• $20,000

  Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

  Matching Grant

• $20,000

  St Sabina · Chicago, IL · 2024

  Discretionary Grant

• $20,000

  St Bernard Hospital · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For Dental Center which provides oral health services to underserved children/families, with special focus on those with special needs

• $20,000

  Safe Families for Children · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To expand the Greater Chicago Program to prevent abuse and stabilize families in crisis, targeting schools early childhood centers

• $20,000

  Performing Animal Welfare Soc · Galt, CA · 2024

  For lab fees for one month, elephant pain management for one year, and tiger nutrition and pain management for one year

• $17,500

  Onward Neighborhood House · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support School Age Program which provides after-school and summer learning activities for school children ages 5-12

• $16,213

  Forefront · Chicago, IL · 2024

  Miscellaneous Board Grant

• $15,000

  Basilica of St Josaphat · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

  To complete a chapel in the Parish school to be used for prayer and as a quiet space for students exhibiting anxiety

• $15,000

  Milestone · Loves Park, IL · 2024

  To help offset cost of delivering dental care to people not covered by insurance and procedures not covered by IL Public Aid/Medicaid

• $15,000

  Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House · Barrington, IL · 2024

  To support plans for the replacement of the second of three aging HVAC air handlers in its Conference Center

• $15,000

  Mercy Home for Boys & Girls · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the Education and Career Resources Program serving young people in residential care

• $15,000

  Natl Fund for Cath Religious Voc · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support men and women in vocations to religious life with a commitment to reduce educational debt

• $15,000

  Night Ministry · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For the Parenting With Purpose Program which provides shelter and services to homeless women, ages 16-21, and their children

• $15,000

  Community Health · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To provide free comprehensive health care to low-income uninsured and underinsured patients at a health center in Chicago

• $15,000

  Mary Mother of God Parish · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For Migrant Assistance

• $15,000

  Margaret'S Village · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To provide transitional housing for homeless women, children and families and provide experiences that empower and mentor

• $15,000

  Books & Breakfast · Evanston, IL · 2024

  To help alleviate the systemic racism on Black and Latinx students in Evanston by filling gaps in resources

• $15,000

  Lutheran Social Services Il · Des Plaines, IL · 2024

  To support Prisoner Family Ministry program which encompasses services for incarcerated individuals, returning citizens and their children

• $15,000

  Fora- Forging Opportunities · Chicaog, IL · 2024

  To support the Family-School Partnership Program to empower refugee parents to navigate the Chicago Public School system

• $15,000

  Children of Peace School · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For scholarships/aid for the only Catholic school for the deaf and hard of hearing, and to purchase specialized equipment for the deaf

• $15,000

  Experimental Station · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the youth education program, Blackstone Bicycle Works, which teaches mechanical and business skills to underserved youth

• $15,000

  Literacy Works · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To strengthen adult literacy by supporting member agencies, and training professionals and volunteers to help adult learners

• $15,000

  Magis Americas · Washington, DC · 2024

  Board Grant

• $15,000

  Diocese of Belleville Daystar · Belleville, IL · 2024

  To provide support for Daystar Community Program which operates food pantry, mobile food pantry, thrift store and soup kitchen

• $15,000

  Children'S Oncology Services · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the 2025 equine Dude Ranch therapy program at Camp One Step for children ages 11-16 diagnosed with cancer

• $15,000

  Kino Border Initiative · Nogales, AZ · 2024

  To enhance the psychosocial services and spaces to promote the physical, emotional, and psychological well being of young migrant children

• $15,000

  Lake County Haven · Libertyville, IL · 2024

  To provide transitional shelter and housing, case management, life-skills training and other services to homeless women and their children

• $15,000

  Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding · Harvard, IL · 2024

  To purchase food and care for 53 therapy horses, which are the core of the operations, offering therapeutic riding and horsemanship

• $15,000

  Chicago Coalition To End Homelessness · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For operations including the Bring Chicago Home housing campaign, Re-Entry Project, and Youth Futures mobile legal aid clinic

• $15,000

  Center for Disability & Elder Law · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities, including adult guardianship Self-Help Desk

• $15,000

  Child'S Voice · Wood Dale, IL · 2024

  For Early Intervention Program which offers crucial service to children with hearing loss, offering foundational skills to learn to listen and speak