Funding search · Helen V Brach Foundation · grants
Helen V Brach Foundation: all 1,592 grants
Largest first · $19.1M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview
- $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

