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S & E Bramsen Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is Pedersen & Houpt. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $46K. Total assets have decreased from $2.4M in 2011 to $1.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, S & E Bramsen Foundation has made 83 grants totaling $9.2M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.6M in 2020 to $1.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $3M, with an average award of $111K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$211K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
S & E Bramsen Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, OH, OR.
S & E Bramsen Foundation has distributed a total of $9.2M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $111K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $3M.
S & E Bramsen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
S & E Bramsen Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia E Bramsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Franklin E Bramsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James E Bramsen | PRESIDENT/ TREASURER/DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Muehlstein | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sigrid L Gray | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$1.2M
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$9.2M
Average Grant
$111K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOPERATING NEEDS | Cincinnati, OH | $900K | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological SocietyOPERATING NEEDS | Brookfield, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| Barrington Area Community FoundationMAJOR GIFTS CAMPAIGN | Barrington, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Citizens For ConservationOPERATING NEEDS | Barrington, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Equine Land Conservation ResourceOPERATING NEEDS | Lexington, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Us Equestrian Team FoundationOPERATING NEEDS | Gladstone, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of IllinoisOPERATING NEEDS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumOPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| OpenlandsOPERATING NEEDS | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Parkinson Research FoundationOPERATING NEEDS | Sarasota, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Danish AmericaOPERATING NEEDS | Elk Horn, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection SocietyOPERATING NEEDS | Barrington, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Goldwater InstituteOPERATING NEEDS | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceOPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Save Ellis IslandOPERATING NEEDS | Augusta, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Illinois Prairie PathOPERATING NEEDS | Wheaton, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Barrington Area Historical SocietyOPERATING NEEDS | Barrington, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Home Centered Care InstituteOPERATING NEEDS | Schaumburg, IL | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of ChicagoMAJOR GIFTS CAMPAIGN | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| The Conservation FoundationSPONSORSHIP DONATION | Naperville, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationOPERATING NEEDS | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S Disease ResearchOPERATING NEEDS | Clarksburg, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Garfield Farm MuseumOPERATING NEEDS | Lafox, IL | $2K | 2022 |