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
- $15,000
Shane Cntrtherapeutic Horsemanship · Centerburg, OH · 2022
To support operating expense for maintaining the horses and programming for people with disabilities through therapeutic riding
- $15,000
Sisterhouse · Oak Park, IL · 2022
To support a homeless shelter, job training and drug rehab for women seeking recovery from substance abuse and their former illegal lifestyles
- $15,000
Skyart · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support free art programs in local parochial schools on the South and West Sides of Chicago
- $15,000
Solidarity Bridge · Evanston, IL · 2022
To strengthen Catholic identity during time of expansion and enhance spiritual impact on all stakeholders, train and equip medical communities
- $15,000
Southwest Chgo Homeless Svcs · Chicago, IL · 2022
For the Case Management Program which provides counseling, referrals and advocacy for homeless and housing-insecure persons
- $15,000
St Agatha Church · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the St. Agatha, News School, a journalism program for at-risk youth and young adults
- $15,000
St James On Wabash Parish · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the food pantry and social outreach ministry which serves the homeless, working poor and aged in the community
- $15,000
St Mary of the Lake Schl · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support additional expenses due to Covid-19 to help meet needs of culturally diverse student population
- $15,000
St Pius V Parish · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the emergency food assistance program, including the food pantry, and soup kitchen, especially during the pandemic
- $15,000
St Thomas of Canterbury Food Pantry · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the programs of the Canterbury House and the physical structure of the Worker House
- $15,000
Taller De Jose · Chicago, IL · 2022
For accompaniment programs wherein staff walk alongside clients both physically and emotionally as they access resources in city
- $15,000
The Food Group · New Hope, MN · 2022
For Food Shelf Support, Affordable Grocery, and Big River Farms which help meet basic needs for healthy and culturally-specific foods
- $15,000
Trinity High School · River Forest, IL · 2022
To support the International Baccalaureate Program for talented and motivated young women
- $15,000
Tuscarawas County Humane Soc · New Philadelphia, OH · 2022
To support medical and veterinary services for rescued animals and to help ensure the best quality of life for all animals
- $15,000
Ucan · Chicago, IL · 2022
For general support
- $15,000
Uic School of Law · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support scholarships to law students to bring restorative justice to approximately 50 children in their community
- $15,000
Unlocking Communities · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide for three new businesses for the production and sale of water filtration systems and stoves in Haiti
- $15,000
Uptown People'S Law Cntr · Chicago, IL · 2022
For general operating expenses connected with legal services for the poor and indigent
- $15,000
Viator House of Hospitality · Arlington Heights, IL · 2022
For half the salary of the operations coordinator for a program which provides a compassionate alternative to incarceration for asylum seekers
- $15,000
Visitation Catholic Schl · Chicago, IL · 2022
To upgrade the school Network and servers through the purchase of equipment and employment of experts
- $14,000
Microfinance Alliance Africa Project · Arlington Heights, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $13,500
Chicago Council On Global Affairs · Chicago, IL · 2023
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $13,500
Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $13,000
St Mary of the Lake Parish · Chicago, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $12,500
Shedd Aquarium Soc · Chicago, IL · 2023
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $12,500
Akron Children'S Hosp · Akron, OH · 2022
To support the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible dental chair for the oral health care of special needs patients
- $12,500
American Red Cross -Muskingum · New Philadelphia, OH · 2022
To support lifesaving Disaster Preparedness, Response Recovery work in Tuscarawas County, OH including helping families after home fires
- $12,500
Fora - Forging Opportunities · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Family/School Partnership Program to empower refugee parents to navigate the Chicago Public School system
- $12,000
Nami Dupage Cnty · Wheaton, IL · 2022
To continue and expand core services of education and support for individuals with mental illness and their families
- $11,000
St Mary of the Lake Parish · Chicago, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $10,800
Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $10,800
Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2023
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Advocate Il Masonic Med Center · Downers Grove, IL · 2024
To support Mobile Dental Program providing preventive and restorative dental treatment in underserved communities
- $10,000
Aid for Women · Chiago, IL · 2024
To support operation of residential program, Heathers House, for mothers and their children
- $10,000
Amate House · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support Amate House Fellows working in schools and non-profits across the City of Chicago
- $10,000
American Red Cross- Muskingum · Canton, OH · 2024
To support lifesaving Disaster Preparedness, Response Recovery work in Tuscarawas County, OH including helping families after home fires
- $10,000
Americans United for Life · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the American Life Initiative
- $10,000
Animal Welfare Society- Me · Kennebunk, ME · 2024
For the Mother Spay Program, which provides free spay surgery for the mother and adoption services for the puppies or kittens
- $10,000
Aquinas Literacy Center · Chicago, IL · 2024
For operating expenses to continue to provide and develop programs to meet needs of the learners through improved English language literacy
- $10,000
Archdiocese of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $10,000
Barbara Olson Cntr of Hope · Rockford, IL · 2024
To implement garden improvements to remove a barrier for those with limited mobility and make the garden more accessible
- $10,000
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support continuing educational needs of Sisters who seek additional knowledge to better perform their assignments
- $10,000
Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2024
Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Bishop Anderson House · Chicago, IL · 2024
For the spirituality and wellness self-care program to prevent medical staff burnout and improve patient care
- $10,000
Bishop Noll Institute · Hammond, IN · 2024
To support the Fielding Our Future project, including completion of phase two of the outdoor athletics facilities
- $10,000
Boulevard of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
To provide housing, medical respite, Medicaid behavioral health services and workforce development
- $10,000
Canine Companions for Independence · New Albany, OH · 2024
To train canine companions for people with disabilities and a lifetime of support at no cost to recipients in Illinois
- $10,000
Cara Program Collective · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support general operations to ensure enough resources to help more people affected by poverty and homelessness, and create/secure jobs
- $10,000
Casa Esperanza Project · Chicago, IL · 2024
For supportive services such as health and wellness, life skills, education, and financial literacy programs for homeless women and children
- $10,000
Catalyst Schools · Chicago, IL · 2024
To provide Lasallian Formation professional development opportunities to 10 members of faculty and staff
- $10,000
Catherine'S Caring Cause · Evergreen Park, IL · 2024
Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Catherine'S Caring Cause · Evergreen Park, IL · 2024
To procure and furnish housing and rent for asylum seekers
- $10,000
Catholic Charities Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $10,000
Center of Higher Development · Chicago, IL · 2024
Support for after-school time programs, including special training in STEM subjects and the arts
- $10,000
Chicago Bible Society · Chicago, IL · 2024
Chicago Bible Society Luncheon 10-8-24
- $10,000
Chicago Bible Society · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support Project Philip and provide Bibles to the jails, and the new Family Connection and Care Program
- $10,000
Chicago Debate Commission · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support competitive debate program serving mostly low-income students of color, expanding college access and life opportunities
- $10,000
Chicago Public Library Fdn · Chicago, IL · 2024
Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Chicago Religious Leadership Net · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support educational activities about U.S. policies in the Americas linked to advocacy activities
- $10,000
Chicago School of Violin Making · Skokie, IL · 2024
To continue the employment of a Teaching Assistant providing one-on-one instruction in violin making, maintenance and repair
- $10,000
Chicago Youth Centers · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support early learning out-of-school time enrichment and family engagement programs for children
- $10,000
Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo · Brookfield, IL · 2024
Brookfield Zoo Gala
- $10,000
Chimp Haven · Keithville, LA · 2024
To support care for nearly 300 retired chimpanzees, including veterinary care, husbandry, and enrichment
- $10,000
Christian Bros of the Midwest · Burr Ridge, IL · 2024
To support the new Formation of Teachers Program LIFT, designed to increase the presence of male teachers in K-12 classrooms,
- $10,000
Christian Children'S Home Ohio · Wooster, OH · 2024
To replace outdated, worn and dilapidated CPR manikins for training in all ministries and to purchase AED units for the counseling offices
- $10,000
Come To Believe Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To implement a pilot program of continuous improvement teams across institutions within the Come to Believe Network
- $10,000
Commonweal Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To focus on greater inclusivity by expanding content and audience reach to reflect Latinx and other voices and concerns
- $10,000
Concordia Place · Chicago, IL · 2024
For the Teen Leadership Program providing job-readiness and skill building activities through a social enterprise business
- $10,000
Congregation of the Cenacle · Chicago, IL · 2024
To upgrade database and computer equipment for outreach related to retreats, spiritual direction, seminars and workshops for 2024
- $10,000
Council of Religious Leaders Metro Chgo · New York, NY · 2024
To support Next Generation Interfaith Forums, a series of three half-day programs in 2024 for emerging faith leaders
- $10,000
Courage Program · Oak Lawn, IL · 2024
To provide baby-care items, educational and social opportunities to single mothers and those dealing with unplanned pregnancies
- $10,000
Cristo Rey Network · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support the mission development programming led by Chief Mission and Identity Officer, Jim Gartland, S.J.
- $10,000
Danny Did Foundation · Evanston, IL · 2024
For immediate, near-term relief to families who face epilepsy through access to seizure monitoring systems to those who cannot afford them
- $10,000
Daughters of St Paul · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support Phase 1 of furniture replacement beds and mattresses at the Daughters of St. Pauls St. Thecla Retreat Center
- $10,000
Delta Institute · Chicago, IL · 2024
For a collaborative project to improve the water quality of the Calumet River and creating two stormwater wetlands along Lake Calumet
- $10,000
Dental Lifeline Net Il · Peoria, IL · 2024
For the IL Donated Dental Services Program to restore the oral health of low-income disabled persons, the elderly and the medically fragile
- $10,000
Equine Dreams · Newark, IL · 2024
To build-out 9 stalls in a newly constructed barn for therapy horses to serve individuals with special needs
- $10,000
Fabretto Children'S Foundation · Evanston, IL · 2024
To implement the Strengthening Preschool Education in Vulnerable Communities of Honduras program in 2025
- $10,000
Family Service & Mental Health Cicero · Cicero, IL · 2024
Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Flying Horse Farms · Mt Gilead, OH · 2024
To support 2025 camp sessions for children with serious illnesses and their families, including medical, psychosocial and food services
- $10,000
Foundation for Children in Need · Arlington Heights, IL · 2024
Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Foundation for Hearing & Speech · Chicago, IL · 2024
For the school-based Music to My Ears Program which brings the life-long benefits of music to deaf and hard of hearing children
- $10,000
Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
To assist the Sisters in educating the Formation Team and preparing Sisters for teaching in Catholic schools
- $10,000
Growing Home · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support the Food Access Program to increase the availability of healthy produce and end food deserts in Greater Englewood
- $10,000
Hadley · Winnetka, IL · 2024
To support activities that promote social and emotional wellness for people living with vision loss and blindness
- $10,000
Have Dreams · Park Ridge, IL · 2024
To provide autism-specific training and on-the-job experience for adults with autism through internships in real work environments
- $10,000
Haymarket McDermott Center · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support the free onsite childcare program for the children of mothers in residential treatment for substance use disorder
- $10,000
Hephzibah Children'S Assoc · Oak Park, IL · 2024
To provide for critical therapeutic, health care and education needs of children recovering from severe trauma of physical and/or sexual abuse
- $10,000
Heritage Christian Schools · Canton, OH · 2024
To renovate the Sixth Street entrance in the school building built in the 1920s, to reopen the entrance for student bus traffic
- $10,000
Holy Family Ministries · Chicago, IL · 2024
For scholarship funds to enable at-risk students with limited means access to quality education offered at faith-based elementary school
- $10,000
Housing Opport & Mtce for Elderly · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support Upkeep Repair program which provides elderly homeowners with access to affordable repairs
- $10,000
Housing Options for Mentally Ill · Evanston, IL · 2024
To support comprehensive services through Impacts Housing, Clinical, and Employment programs to help those with mental illness
- $10,000
Humble Design- Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
To design and fully furnish home interiors for individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness
- $10,000
Hungry World Farm · Tiskilwa, IL · 2024
To support Hungry World Farm interns, New Lead Market Gardener, and Land Program Specialist for training and educational purposes
- $10,000
Hyde Park Institute · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support the Chicago Moral Philosophy Initiative to create for-credit courses at the University of Chicago on character formation
- $10,000
Ignatian Spirituality Project · Chicago, IL · 2024
To provide opportunities for community healing to men and women in recovery from homelessness and addiction
- $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
Institute On Religious Life · Libertyville, IL · 2024
To help underwrite the National Meeting in Mundelein, IL and to assist in launching a new Podcast series
- $10,000
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Md · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To help support four Jesuit Volunteers working at Chicago area nonprofits
- $10,000
John Howard Assoc Il · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support monitoring of all five juvenile prisons and to advocate to make the system more rehabilitative

