1335 Foundation
The 1335 Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1989. It operates as a volunteer-led philanthropic organization with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The foundation maintains a broad philanthropic mission without narrowly defined subject area restrictions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+971.1% YoY
Grant Count
48
+17.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+814.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Education
- Human services
- Community development
The foundation supports a wide range of communities across the United States without specifying particular subject areas of focus, indicating a broad philanthropic approach.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$25
Average Grant
$25
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a diverse geographic footprint across the United States, including:
- Major urban centers: New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
- Smaller communities: Albertville and Easthampton
- Multiple states: California, Texas, Minnesota, and others across the country
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets (2024): $1.63 million
- Total assets (2023): $4.29 million
- Total assets (per alternate source): $3.47 million
Annual Activity (2024):
- Revenue: $832,366
- Expenses: $2,640,409
- Net income: -$1,808,043
- Total liabilities: $0
Annual Activity (2023):
- Revenue: $262,510
- Expenses: $273,250
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team comprises:
- Elizabeth K. Brown - President and Treasurer
Other family members hold various vice-presidential and assistant roles. Notably, none of the leadership team members receive compensation for their roles, indicating a volunteer-based governance structure.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH K BROWN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | — | — |
| LUCILLE BROWN MINN | VP/ASST SEC/ASST TREASURER | — | — |
| STEVEN MINN | ASST SEC/ASST TREASURER | — | — |
| SARAH BROWN RUSS | VP/ASST SEC/ASST TREASURER | — | — |
| MARK RUSS | ASST SEC/ASST TREASURER | — | — |
| AMY BROWN TUCHLER | VP/SEC/ASST TREASURER | — | — |
| JAMES TUCHLER | ASST SEC/ASST TREASURER | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 225 W Washington St, Suite 1650 Chicago, IL 60606-3486
Phone: 312-809-0159
EIN: 36-3701371
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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