1335 Foundation
1335 Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $2,611,841, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Wisconsin.
1335 Foundation at a glance
In short: 1335 Foundation gave $2.6M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Wisconsin. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,611,841
- +971.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,413
- +814.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,628,206
- -53.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (14 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 1335 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 W Washington St 1650, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 809-0159
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 1335 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kenosha County Historical Society ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 214 grants of 225 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Wisconsin recipients received 96% of grant dollars. Illinois, Texas, and New Hampshire each received 1%; the share for Washington, D.C., was reported as 0%. Named Wisconsin recipients include organizations in Kenosha and Somers.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 1335 Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 44 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 933% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2020) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County Historical Society Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $1,010,000 |
| Beth Hillel Temple Endowment Fund Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Women and Children's Horizons Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $260,000 |
| Carthage College Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $145,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $115,000 |
| Kenosha Community Foundation Kenosha, WI | Howard J. Brown Scholarship Fund | $105,000 |
| Kenosha Public Library Foundation Kenosha, WI | Boys and Girls Library | $102,000 |
| Kenosha Christmas Charities Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Parkside Foundation Kenosha, WI | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Shalva Inc Chicago, IL | General Operations | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,628,206 | $832,366 | $2,640,409 | $2,611,841 | 48 | $2,611,841 | $803,798 | $170,085 |
| 2023 | $3,474,209 | $262,510 | $273,250 | $243,841 | 41 | $243,841 | $233,101 | $199,554 |
| 2022 | $3,463,586 | $149,553 | $269,531 | $244,841 | 44 | $244,841 | $124,863 | $199,019 |
| 2021 | $3,506,179 | $453,761 | $277,605 | $252,841 | 42 | $252,841 | $428,997 | $218,314 |
| 2020 | $3,350,013 | $221,687 | $263,824 | $242,241 | 50 | — | $200,104 | $191,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1335 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including history and preservation, services for people affected by abuse, education, libraries, community philanthropy, and assistance for disadvantaged children.
For example, the Kenosha County Historical Society describes its mission as collecting and preserving artifacts, records, and information about the county’s heritage. Women and Children’s Horizons says it provides support, shelter, education, training, and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families, and the community. Carthage College describes its mission as “seeking truth, building strength, inspiring service.” The Kenosha Community Foundation says it leads, serves, and collaborates with donors to create enduring philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $2,611,841. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,010,000, and the median grant was $2,000.
The largest grants included $1,010,000 to the Kenosha County Historical Society, $500,000 to Beth Hillel Temple Endowment Fund, $260,000 to Women and Children’s Horizons, and $145,000 to Carthage College. Other recipients included the Jewish Community Foundation ($115,000), Kenosha Community Foundation ($105,000), Kenosha Public Library Foundation ($102,000), and Kenosha Christmas Charities ($100,000). The listed purposes for several of these grants were general operations; other stated purposes included a scholarship fund and a library program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth K. Brown as president and treasurer; Lucille Brown Minn and Sarah Brown Russ as vice presidents, assistant secretaries, and assistant treasurers; Amy Brown Tuchler as vice president, secretary, and assistant treasurer; and Steven Minn, Mark Russ, and James Tuchler as assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers.
1335 Foundation is led by Elizabeth K. Brown, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth K. Brown
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Brown Tuchler
Vice President, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Tuchler
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucille Brown Minn
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Russ
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Brown Russ
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Minn
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary Holzman (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Dobosh (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1335 Foundation
How much does 1335 Foundation give each year?
1335 Foundation gave $2.6M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 41 grants.
What is 1335 Foundation's typical grant size?
1335 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $54,413, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 1335 Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does 1335 Foundation give grants?
1335 Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kenosha, WI (20 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Exeter, NH (4 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does 1335 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of 1335 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 1335 Foundation's largest grantees?
1335 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kenosha County Historical Society ($1,010,000), Beth Hillel Temple Endowment Fund ($500,000) and Women and Children's Horizons ($260,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 1335 Foundation?
1335 Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 1335 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including history and preservation, services for people affected by abuse, education, libraries, community philanthropy, and assistance for disadvantaged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1335 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1335 Foundation's EIN?
1335 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3701371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 1335 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 1335 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/1335-foundation-morg_2a1c3f247eab4ffe8fe43d09b7065eb1
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