The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $266K. Net investment income was $68K.
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee at a glance
In short: The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee gave $266K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,667
- +79.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $1,462,986
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Garfield Park Conservatory ($156K). Together the top 3 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee gives
- Giving grew 280% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 419% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $266K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Park Conservatory Chicago, IL | General Support | $156,000 |
| Harper Parent Teacher Organization Wilmette, IL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation Oak Park, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,462,986 | $92,386 | $332,811 | $266,000 | 3 | $317,917 | $67,507 | $75,910 |
| 2024 | $1,578,366 | $74,767 | $304,238 | $247,250 | 5 | $287,415 | $57,959 | $83,882 |
| 2023 | $1,697,693 | $236,651 | $164,910 | $137,000 | 3 | $151,628 | $22,449 | $75,697 |
| 2022 | $1,484,382 | $76,220 | $106,400 | $70,000 | 4 | $84,795 | $21,719 | $73,721 |
| 2021 | $1,686,217 | $1,742,807 | $18,633 | — | — | $13,239 | $140,894 | $50,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee is led by Edward J McGillen, President, Secretary & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward J McGillen
President, Secretary & Director
President, Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → President, Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary J Raleigh
Assistant Secretary
Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee
How much does The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee give each year?
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee gave $266K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $247K across 5 grants.
What is The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee's typical grant size?
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $88,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee give grants?
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee?
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee's EIN?
The Nancy Dee Brandes and Dee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3967580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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