Brakebush Family Foundation Inc
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westfield, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 91 grants totaling $4,185,766, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations in Wisconsin and other states.
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brakebush Family Foundation Inc gave $4.2M across 91 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state Wisconsin. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,185,766
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,997
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,000
- Total assets
- $5,364,196
- -23.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (18 of 91, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (47% 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 Brakebush Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: N4993 6Th Drive, Westfield, WI 53964-8200
Phone: (608) 296-2121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brakebush Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goserv Global ($246K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
555 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 472 grants of 555 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Wisconsin recipients received 47% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 10%, Minnesota at 9%, Iowa at 7%, and Kentucky at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brakebush Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 91 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $34K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 183% 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 $1.5M (2021) to $4.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 91 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goserv Global Eagle Grove, IA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $246,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train Westfield, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $243,470 |
| Zeteo Community Monona, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $210,000 |
| Camp Luwisomo Wild Rose, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Crescent Lake Bible Camp Rhinelander, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Every Shelter Houston, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church Lacresent, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $194,840 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Westfield, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $135,450 |
| Global Outreach International Pontotoc, MS | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $105,000 |
| Care Net Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $103,000 |
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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 | $5,364,196 | $2,665,742 | $4,279,028 | $4,185,766 | 91 | $4,237,446 | $248,653 | $224,846 |
| 2023 | $6,977,482 | $234,081 | $4,612,937 | $4,522,849 | 106 | $4,570,587 | $215,274 | $306,428 |
| 2022 | $11,356,338 | $12,377,714 | $1,843,068 | $1,782,960 | 90 | $1,823,818 | — | $29,569 |
| 2021 | $821,692 | $2,130,000 | $1,499,388 | $1,477,320 | 154 | $2,295,238 | — | $17,283 |
| 2020 | $191,080 | $1,500,000 | $1,683,031 | $1,682,801 | 114 | — | — | $18,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brakebush Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include unrestricted charitable gifts to organizations whose own missions span areas such as disaster response and community development, support for refugees, food insecurity, faith-based programs, and services for women who have been sexually exploited. For example, GoServ Global describes its mission as responding to disasters and supporting sustainable community development; Every Shelter describes its work as building a refugee-aid ecosystem; and Beyond Blessed Pantry says it addresses food insecurity while treating individuals with dignity and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 91 grants totaling $4,185,766. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $246,000, with a median of $28,000. The filing lists the purposes of the largest grants as unrestricted charitable gifts.
Notable 2024 grants included $246,000 to GoServ Global, $243,470 to Orphan Grain Train, $210,000 to Zeteo Community, $200,000 each to Camp LuWiSoMo, Crescent Lake Bible Camp, and Every Shelter, and $194,840 to Messiah Lutheran Church. Other listed grants included $135,450 to Immanuel Lutheran Church, $105,000 to Global Outreach International, $103,000 to Care Net, $95,000 to Shepherds College, and $94,500 to Beyond Blessed Pantry. Among the grantees described in their own words, Zeteo Community says it provides long-term housing and holistic care to women who have been sexually exploited; Camp LuWiSoMo describes a Christ-centered outdoor ministry; and Global Outreach International says it supports Christian missionaries in more than 57 countries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chari Schieber as president; Megan Brakebush as treasurer/secretary; and Cathy Robinson, Judy Brakebush, Carey Brakebush, Sean Daley, Cami Daley, and Amy Fiess as directors.
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc is led by Chari Schieber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chari Schieber
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fiess
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cami Daley
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Brakebush
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Brakebush
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Daley
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Brakebush
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Brakebush Family Foundation Inc
How much does Brakebush Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc gave $4.2M across 91 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 106 grants.
What is Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $28,000, and its average grant was $45,997, across 91 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brakebush Family Foundation Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does Brakebush Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westfield, WI (6 grants), Montello, WI (5 grants), Portage, WI (4 grants) and Appleton, WI (3 grants).
Does Brakebush Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (91 of 91) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Goserv Global ($246,000), Orphan Grain Train ($243,470) and Zeteo Community ($210,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brakebush Family Foundation Inc?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brakebush Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brakebush Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1198198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brakebush Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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