Overview
The Helen V Brach Foundation, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling over $118 million and annual expenses of approximately $8 million. The foundation generates a revenue of around $13.6 million. It focuses on a wide range of subject areas including support for economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals, people with disabilities, arts and culture, education at various levels, environmental issues, animal welfare, community and economic development, housing, human services, and youth development. The foundation supports numerous cities across the United States, including major cities like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and many others across various states. Key personnel include R. Matthew Simon, the President, who is compensated $269,000 annually, and several directors and members who receive varying compensations. The foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for special populations and supporting community initiatives.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $112,878,083 in 2023
527 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | Arrupe College of Loyola Univ of Chgo | In honor of Raymond F. Simon | 1 E Pearson Street Chicago, IL US | 2024 |
| $250,000 | Big Shoulders Fund | In honor of James J. OConnor | 212 W Van Buren St Suite 900 Chicago, IL US | 2024 |
| $250,000 | Loyola Univ School of Law | To honor Raymond F. Simon- For the Raymond and Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law | 25 E Pearson Street Chicago, IL US | 2024 |
| $150,000 | Big Shoulders Fund | To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrich... | 212 W Van Buren St Suite 900 Chicago, IL US | 2023 |
| $110,000 | Big Shoulders Fund | To provide scholarships, leadership development for school leaders and educators and academic enrich... | 212 W Van Buren St Chicago, IL US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | Bethlehem University Fdn | Special Grant | 6001 Ammendale Rd Beltsville Fall Specia, MD US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | Catholic Charities Houma- Thibodaux | Special Grant | PO Box 505 Schriever Fall Special, LA US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | Jesuit Refugee Service | Special Grant | 1627 K St NW Ste 1100 Washington Fall Specia, DC US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | Magis Americas | Special Grant | 1016 16th St NW Suite 400 Washington Fall Specia, DC US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | Natl Immigrant Justice Cntr | Special Grant | 224 S Michigan Ave Ste 600 Chicago Fall Special G, IL US | 2022 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RMS
R Matthew Simon
| President | $273750 | 2023 |
RMS
R Matthew Simon
| President | $269000 | 2024 |
RMS
R Matthew Simon
| President | $250000 | 2022 |
JJG
Joseph J Griseta
| Associate Director | $142500 | 2024 |
JJG
Joseph J Griseta
| Associate Director | $141250 | 2023 |
JJG
Joseph J Griseta
| Associate Director | $127500 | 2022 |
RFS
Raymond F Simon
| Chairman | $50000 | 2022 |
RFS
Raymond F Simon
| Member | $50000 | 2022 |
RMS
R Matthew Simon
| Member | $50000 | 2022 |
MTS
Mark T Simon
| Member | $50000 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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