Helen V Brach Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “paddock” · $30,000

• $10,000

  Illinois Equine Humane Center · Maple Park, IL · 2024

  To replace fencing used to keep the horses safely confined to the paddocks and pastures

• $10,000

  Illinois Equine Humane Center · Maple Park, IL · 2023

  To replace fencing used to keep the horses safely confined to the paddocks and pastures

• $10,000

  Illinois Equine Humane Center · Maple Park, IL · 2022

  To replace fencing used to keep the horses safely confined to the paddocks and pastures

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Big Shoulders Fund11 grants · $670,992
• Catholic Theological Union14 grants · $328,500
• Loyola University of Chicago14 grants · $328,000
• Arrupe College of Loyola Univ of Chgo3 grants · $261,000
• Loyola Univ School of Law4 grants · $254,000
• Lincoln Park Zoo3 grants · $225,000
• St Ignatius College Prep12 grants · $205,500
• Misericordia7 grants · $203,000
• Catholic Charities Chicago9 grants · $186,750
• Dominican University5 grants · $177,500

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 1,592 grants.

• $250,000

  Arrupe College of Loyola Univ of Chgo · Chicago, IL · 2023

  In honor of Raymond F. Simon

• $250,000

  Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

  In honor of James J. OConnor

• $250,000

  Loyola Univ School of Law · Chicago, IL · 2023

  To honor Raymond F. Simon- For the Raymond and Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law

• $150,000

  Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $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

• $100,000

  Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $100,000

  Catholic Theological Union · Chicago, IL · 2023

  In honor of Rev. Donald Senior C.P.

• $100,000

  Loyola University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $100,000

  Loyola University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support LU-CHOICE teacher program, Arrupe-to-Loyola scholarships, and Nursing student visits to Pine Ridge Reservation

• $100,000

  Misericordia · Chicago, IL · 2022

  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

  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 · 2023

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

• $75,000

  Misericordia Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $75,000

  Catholic Extension Socusa · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $75,000

  Catholic Theological Union · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $75,000

  Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $75,000

  Dominican University · River Forest, IL · 2022

  To provide emergency hardship funding for undergraduate students, and program support for St. Catherine of Siena Center, and a symposium

• $75,000

  Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $75,000

  Red Cloud Indian Schl · Pine Ridge, SD · 2022

  To support K-12th grade Spiritual Formation Program for Lakota students for 2022-2023 school year

• $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 Charities Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024

  For general operating support in Fiscal Year 2025

• $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

  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

  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

  Dominican University · River Forest, IL · 2024

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

• $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

  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

• $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

  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

  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 Charities Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

  For general operating support

• $50,000

  Catholic Extension Socusa · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $50,000

  Catholic Theological Union · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $50,000

  Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo · Brookfield, IL · 2023

  To support Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare scientific initiatives in animal welfare and daily care of animals

• $50,000

  Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $50,000

  Dominican University · River Forest, IL · 2023

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

• $50,000

  Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2023

  To support the hunger relief initiatives in 2024, to create access to nutritious food, lifting families out of poverty, and ending hunger

• $50,000

  Northern Il Food Bank · Geneva, IL · 2023

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

• $50,000

  Red Cloud Indian School · Pine Ridge, SD · 2023

  To support K-12th grade Spiritual Formation Program for Lakota students for 2023-2024 school year

• $50,000

  St Ignatius College Prep · Chicago, IL · 2023

  To support the Saint Ignatius- 1055 Roosevelt Connection Project to provide internet service, communication services, and safety upgrades

• $50,000

  Access Living of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $50,000

  Bread for the World Instit · Washington, DC · 2022

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

• $50,000

  Brookfield Zoo · Brookfield, IL · 2022

  To support Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare scientific initiatives in animal welfare and daily care of animals

• $50,000

  Catholic Charities Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022

  For general operating support

• $50,000

  Depaul College Prep Fdn · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $50,000

  Environmental Law & Policy Cntr · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support rapid response litigation and advocacy to protect biodiversity and habitat in the Driftless Area and Great Lakes locations

• $50,000

  Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support the hunger relief initiatives in 2023, to create access to nutritious food, lifting families out of poverty, and ending hunger

• $50,000

  Harris Theater for Musicdance · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support general operations for 2022-2023 season

• $50,000

  Heartland Alliance · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support mission-driven efforts to end poverty and inequity, and National Immigrant Justice Center

• $50,000

  Jesuit Refugee Service USA · Washington, DC · 2022

  Special Grant Ukraine

• $50,000

  Josephinum Academy · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $50,000

  Maryville Academy · Des Plaines, IL · 2022

  To support salaries of Crisis Nurserys key program staff dedicated to serving at-risk families to improve their quality of life

• $50,000

  Mercy Housing Lakefront · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $50,000

  Northern Il Food Bank · Geneva, IL · 2022

  To provide nutritious food through new and established programs to meet demand in the pandemic through food pantries and feeding sites

• $50,000

  Notre Dame Univ Ace · Notre Dame, IN · 2022

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

• $50,000

  Regina Dominican Hs · Wilmette, IL · 2022

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

• $50,000

  St Ignatius College Prep · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support the Saint Ignatius- Church of the Holy Family Connection Project to provide safe access from the school to the church

• $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

• $45,000

  Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2022

  Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant

• $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

  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

  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

  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

  Chicago Jesuit Academy · Chicago, IL · 2024

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

• $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

  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

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

  To support general operations for the Theaters 2024/2025 Season

• $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

  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

  Loyola Academy · Wilmette, IL · 2024

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

• $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

  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

  Our Lady of Tepeyac Hs · Chicago, IL · 2024

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

• $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

  Boys Hope Girls Hope -Il · Wilmette, IL · 2023

  For ACT prep, professional tutoring and therapy, and renovations to the oldest group home

• $35,000

  Bread for the World Instit · Washington, DC · 2023

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

• $35,000

  Chicago Jesuit Academy · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $35,000

  Environmental Law & Policy Cntr · Chicago, IL · 2023

  To support rapid response litigation and advocacy to protect biodiversity and habitat in the Driftless Area and Great Lakes locations

• $35,000

  Harris Theater for Music & Dance · Chicago, IL · 2023

  To support general operations for the Theaters landmark 50th Anniversary Season

• $35,000

  Maryville Academy · Des Plaines, IL · 2023

  To support salaries of Crisis Nurserys key program staff dedicated to serving at-risk families to improve their quality of life

• $35,000

  Mercy Housing Lakefront · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $35,000

  Nijc- National Immigrant Justice Ctr · Chicago, IL · 2023

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

• $35,000

  Notre Dame Univ Ace · Notre Dame, IN · 2023

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

• $35,000

  Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support The Community Care initiative delivering pet food and supplies to seniors at home

• $35,000

  Boys Hope Girls Hope -Il · Wilmette, IL · 2022

  For professional tutoring and therapeutic counseling and renovations to two boys homes

• $35,000

  Chicago Jesuit Academy · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  Christ the King College Prep · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  Cristo Rey Jesuit Hs · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To support efforts to increase student success and retention to prepare students for college and beyond

• $35,000

  Cristo Rey St Martin Coll Prep · Waukegan, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  Leo High School · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  Marillac St Vincent Family Svcs · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  Our Lady of Tepeyac Hs · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  Providence St Mel Schl · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $35,000

  St Francis De Sales Hs · Chicago, IL · 2022

  To provide financial support to students who have financial need

• $35,000

  St Thomas the Apostle Beloit · Beloit, WI · 2022

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

• $35,000

  St Xavier University · Chicago, IL · 2022

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

• $30,000

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

  Matching Grant

• $30,000

  St Francis De Sales Hs · Chicago, IL · 2023

  Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant

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